Golden-backed Bishop
Euplectes aureus
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The golden-backed bishop (Euplectes aureus) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae.
It is found in western Angola and São Tomé Island.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Scrub of coastal Angola; São Tomé.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Golden-backed bishop
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
