Northern Red Bishop: A Vibrant African Songbird From The Weaver Family
The Northern Red Bishop (Euplectes franciscanus) belongs to the family Ploceidae in the order Passeriformes. It’s related to weavers and sparrows. Physically, it’s a small bird with a size of 12-14 cm, a weight of 16-18 g, and a wingspan of 23-26 cm. It’s known for its distinctive red plumage in males during the breeding…