About the Yellow Bishop
The yellow bishop, also known as Cape bishop, Cape widow or yellow-rumped widow, is a resident breeding Afromontane bird species.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae) |
| Species | Euplectes capensis |
| Species Codes | yelbis1, YEBI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow Bishop belong to?
The Yellow Bishop (Euplectes capensis) belongs to the Weavers and Allies family (Ploceidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Yellow Bishop?
The yellow bishop, also known as Cape bishop, Cape widow or yellow-rumped widow, is a resident breeding Afromontane bird species....
Where can I report a Yellow Bishop sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow Bishop on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yelbis1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
123
Species in Family
2,627
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