Red-crowned Malimbe
Malimbus coronatus
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The red-crowned malimbe (Malimbus coronatus) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae (members of which are called weavers).
It is found in across central Africa, in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon. It is and mostly found in the forest canopy. Due to its large range, it is classified as least concern, though the population is thought to be declining.
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Range and habitat
Southern Cameroon to Gabon, southwestern Central African Republic, and eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Red-crowned 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.
