About the Northern Red Bishop
The northern red bishop or orange bishop is a small passerine bird in the family Ploceidae. It is part of the largest genus in the family with over 60 different species. Its sister species is the Southern red bishop. This species is most recognizable by the bright reddish orange with contrasting black plumage displayed by the breeding male. It is most common throughout the northern African continent but has also been introduced to areas in the western hemisphere.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae) |
| Species | Euplectes franciscanus |
| Species Codes | orabis1, NRBI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Northern Red Bishop belong to?
The Northern Red Bishop (Euplectes franciscanus) belongs to the Weavers and Allies family (Ploceidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Northern Red Bishop?
The northern red bishop or orange bishop is a small passerine bird in the family Ploceidae. It is part of the largest genus in the family with over 60 different species. Its sister species is the Southern red bishop. This species is most recognizable by the bright reddish orange with contrasting bla...
Where can I report a Northern Red Bishop sighting?
You can log sightings of Northern Red Bishop on eBird (ebird.org) using species code orabis1, or on iNaturalist.
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