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Morning song Small but strikingly visible, he was singing on a tall grass. I was able to sneak on him crouching low from behind the grass and took this photo from about 3-4m away... Euplectes franciscanus,Geotagged,Northern red bishop,Uganda Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

Morning song

Small but strikingly visible, he was singing on a tall grass. I was able to sneak on him crouching low from behind the grass and took this photo from about 3-4m away...

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  1. View Luka Esenko's profile
    Luka Esenko
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    I am about 90% sure this is the northern specimen. From what I have compared from online images. It is a small chance that it is the southern red bishop, their habitat seems to meet in Uganda... Posted 3 years ago
  2. View Christine Young's profile
    Christine Young
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    Incredible photo, Luka! Posted 3 years ago
  3. View Calbost Niel's profile
    Calbost Niel
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    Great capture Luka Posted 3 years ago
  4. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Absolutely top notch, Luka! Posted 3 years ago
  5. View Patomarazul's profile
    Patomarazul
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    Gorgeous! Posted 3 years ago
  6. View Alexander Hassmueller's profile
    Alexander Hassmueller
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    Smashing picture Luka! Cover quality! Amazing bird! Posted 2 years ago
    1. View Luka Esenko's profile
      Luka Esenko
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      Thank you Alexander! Posted 2 years ago

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The Northern red bishop

The northern red bishop or orange bishop is a weaver belonging to the family Ploceidae. It was formerly regarded as a subspecies of the southern red bishop of the southern half of Africa. The two are now usually classified as separate species.

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By Luka Esenko

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Uploaded Mar 12, 2022. Captured in WVGJ+3V Ruti, Uganda.
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