Black-winged Bishop
Euplectes hordeaceus
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Ploceidae
About
The black-winged red bishop, formerly known in southern Africa as the fire-crowned bishop, is a resident breeding bird species in tropical Africa from Senegal to Sudan and south to Angola, Tanzania, Zimbabwe and Mozambique.
Fun Fact
Linnaeus mistakenly specified the type location as India but this has been corrected to Senegal.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Occurs in a range of open country, especially tall grassland and often near water.
Diet
Feeds on seed, grain and some insects.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance