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File:Euplectes franciscanus(Northern Red Bishop).jpg

Northern Red Bishop

Northern Red Bishop

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1 month ago
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The Orange Bishop is a small, flamboyant weaver species native to Africa, famous for the male's vibrant orange and black breeding plumage. Females and non-breeding males are duller.
Where to spot
Widespread across sub-Saharan Africa, typically found in grasslands, savannas, agricultural fields, and marshy areas.
How to spot
Look for males' bright orange and black colors in tall grass or perched on prominent reeds. Watch for their distinctive bouncing display flight.
When to spot
Most conspicuous during the breeding season (often correlated with the rainy season) when males are in full breeding plumage and are highly visible.
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File:Euplectes franciscanus -Kotu Creek, Western Division, The Gambia -male-8.jpg
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File:Northern Red Bishop (Euplectes franciscanus) (6937128664).jpg
File:Euplectes franciscanus(Northern Red Bishop).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Euplectes franciscanus -Faraba Banta, Western Division, Gambia -male-8.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Euplectes franciscanus -Kotu Creek, Western Division, The Gambia -male-8.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Euplectes franciscanus 0001.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Euplectes franciscanus 0001 crop.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Euplectes franciscanus 0003.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Euplectes franciscanus 0004.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Euplectes franciscanus 260048384.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Northern Red Bishop (Euplectes franciscanus) (6937128664).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Males perform a striking display flight over their territories, fluttering slowly with their bright plumage flared, to attract mates.
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