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Red Bishop In full breeding colours, quite spectacular.<br /> Taken at a bird sanctuary in South Africa<br /> Euplectes orix,Geotagged,South Africa,Southern Red Bishop,Summer,africa,birds Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Red Bishop

In full breeding colours, quite spectacular.
Taken at a bird sanctuary in South Africa

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Hadn't noted this species before on the site (or I forgot), absolutely fabulous bird and shot! Posted 10 years ago
    1. View Claire Hamilton's profile
      Claire Hamilton
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      Yes, there was only one photo which surprised me. I shall have to get some photos in its non-breeding colours, quite a difference! Posted 10 years ago

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The Southern Red Bishop

The Southern Red Bishop or Red Bishop is a small passerine bird belonging to the bishop and widowbird genus ''Euplectes'' in the weaver family Ploceidae. It is common in wetlands and grassland in Africa south of the Equator. North of the Equator, it is replaced by the Northern Red Bishop or Orange Bishop which was formerly regarded as a subspecies of this species.

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Similar species: Perching Birds
Species identified by Claire Hamilton
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By Claire Hamilton

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Uploaded Jan 19, 2015. Captured Jan 19, 2015 11:46 in Unnamed Road, South Africa.
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  • Canon EOS 7D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/320s
  • ISO400
  • 400mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.