Ibadan Malimbe
Malimbus ibadanensis
ENEndangered Endemic to Nigeria
- Family
- Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Ibadan malimbe (Malimbus ibadanensis) is a rare species of bird in the family Ploceidae.
It is endemic to Nigeria, where it is known only from the southwestern part of the country, including the city of Ibadan (in Oyo) which it is named after. It was first discovered in 1951 and was common at one point. Forest clearing made it rare.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Savanna of southwestern Nigeria.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Ibadan malimbe
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
