Ibadan Malimbe
Malimbus ibadanensis
Ibadan Malimbe (Malimbus ibadanensis) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
The Ibadan Malimbe (Malimbus ibadanensis) is a member of the Ploceidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 38.8 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Ploceidae Weavers, Widowbirds
- Genus Malimbus
- Species ibadanensis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 38.8 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Ploceidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Ibadan Malimbe is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Ibadan Malimbe is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Ibadan Malimbe (Malimbus ibadanensis) belongs to the Ploceidae family of the order Passeriformes. Its range spans Africa. Its distribution covers AF Nigeria.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 38.8 g, with a wing length of about 9 cm and a tail of around 5.5 cm.
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 1,659 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Ibadan Malimbe?
The Ibadan Malimbe is a small bird that weighs around 38.8 g.
Where does the Ibadan Malimbe live?
The Ibadan Malimbe is found across Africa with a range covering AF Nigeria, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Ibadan Malimbe belong to?
The Ibadan Malimbe (Malimbus ibadanensis) belongs to the Ploceidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Ibadan Malimbe eat?
The Ibadan Malimbe is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Ibadan Malimbe migrate?
The Ibadan Malimbe is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Ibadan Malimbe endangered?
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
How large is the Ibadan Malimbe's range?
The Ibadan Malimbe has a mapped global range of about 1,659 km².
Conservation
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