Northern Red Bishop
Euplectes franciscanus
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The northern red bishop or orange bishop (Euplectes franciscanus) 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 (Euplectes orix). This species is most recognizable by the bright reddish orange with contrasting black plumage displayed by the breeding male.
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Range and habitat
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Northern red 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.
