What are the chances of seeing a Red-Headed Chestnut in Prague?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Red-Headed Chestnut sighting in Prague on a given day, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 505th most-seen of the 724 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, and over a week to about 20%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Red-Headed Chestnut in Prague?
March and October
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Red-Headed Chestnut in Prague on a given day, against under 5% in April–September and November–February, the lowest months.
What time of day is best to see a Red-Headed Chestnut?
Between 8 and 11 am
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Red-Headed Chestnut sightings with a recorded time, and about 6 in 10 of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is seen both by day and at night.
Is Prague the best place to see a Red-Headed Chestnut?
Yes
Of the 3 cities where we can rate Red-Headed Chestnut sightings, Prague has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Berlin (Germany, under 5%) and Vienna (Austria, under 5%).
Where does the Red-Headed Chestnut sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Red-Headed Chestnut is recorded against all the insects logged in Prague (8 verified sightings), calibrated against known sighting rates. Figures are rounded to the nearest 10% because citizen-science data supports honest approximations, not decimals, and months with records from fewer than five people show "—". How it works.