Black-winged Bishop

Euplectes hordeaceus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · 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

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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