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Red Bishop
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Red Bishop (Euplectes orix)

The southern red bishop or red bishop (Euplectes orix) is a small passerine bird belonging to the bishop and widowbird genus Euplectes in the weaver family, the Ploceidae, It is common in wetlands and grassland in Africa south of the Equator. North of the Equator
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Habitat
In the breeding season it is found near water among grass, reeds, sedges or crops such as sugar cane. Outside the breeding season it will venture into drier grassland and savanna habitats.
Location
Stanford, Overberg region, Western Cape (Southern Africa)
Scientific name
Euplectes orix
Equipment used
Canon
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delia todd
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Such a beautiful bird with that rich red plumage, and set of so nicely by the deep blue of the sky!!

A wonderful picture you've taken of this bishop Allen - thanks for showing him to us.
 

Media information

Category
Africa
Added by
AllenL
Date added
View count
130
Comment count
2

Image metadata

Device
Canon Canon EOS 80D
Aperture
ƒ/5.6
Focal length
400.0 mm
Exposure time
1/500 second(s)
ISO
100
Flash
Off, did not fire
Filename
Red Bishop IMG_1915-1.jpeg
File size
3.6 MB
Date taken
Sat, 21 September 2024 5:21 PM
Dimensions
3135px x 2090px

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