Black Bishop

Euplectes gierowii

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Ploceidae

About

The black bishop is a species of passerine bird in the family Ploceidae native to Africa south of the Sahara. Three subspecies are recognised.

Fun Fact

Gierow, a Swedish explorer and collector in Angola.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Native to Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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