Southern Red Bishop
Southern Red Bishop (<em>Euplectes orix</em>) is a species of Weavers, Widowbirds (<em>Ploceidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Southern Red Bishop (Euplectes orix) is a species of Weavers, Widowbirds (Ploceidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Euplectes; binomial: Euplectes orix; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758).
Distribution
Breeding range: Africa.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Treat as monotypic, clinal; includes sundevalli, turgidus, and nigrifrons (Craig 2010).
