Fire-fronted Bishop
Euplectes diadematus
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Weavers and Allies (Ploceidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The fire-fronted bishop (Euplectes diadematus) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae.
It is found in Kenya, Somalia, and Tanzania.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Southwestern Somalia to eastern Kenya and far northeastern Tanzania.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Fire-fronted 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.
