Overview
Rachel's malimbe (Malimbus racheliae), also known as Rachel's weaver, is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found in Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and Nigeria; its habitat is restricted to the lowland forests of the area surrounding the Gulf of Guinea. The species is named for Rachel Cassin Davis (1844–1922), daughter of the ornithologist John Cassin.
The nest is built by three to four birds of which only one is female and which takes the leading role in building the nest.
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Range and habitat
Lowland forest of southeastern Nigeria to southern Cameroon and Gabon.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Rachel's 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.
