About the Golden-backed Bishop
The golden-backed bishop is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found in western Angola and São Tomé Island.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae) |
| Species | Euplectes aureus |
| Species Codes | gobbis1, GBBI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Golden-backed Bishop belong to?
The Golden-backed Bishop (Euplectes aureus) belongs to the Weavers and Allies family (Ploceidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Golden-backed Bishop?
The golden-backed bishop is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found in western Angola and São Tomé Island....
Where can I report a Golden-backed Bishop sighting?
You can log sightings of Golden-backed Bishop on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gobbis1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
123
Species in Family
21
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