About the Black Bishop
The black bishop is a species of passerine bird in the family Ploceidae native to Africa south of the Sahara. Three subspecies are recognised.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae) |
| Species | Euplectes gierowii |
| Species Codes | blabis1, BLBI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black Bishop belong to?
The Black Bishop (Euplectes gierowii) belongs to the Weavers and Allies family (Ploceidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black Bishop?
The black bishop is a species of passerine bird in the family Ploceidae native to Africa south of the Sahara. Three subspecies are recognised....
Where can I report a Black Bishop sighting?
You can log sightings of Black Bishop on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blabis1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
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Species in Family
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