A pious eye piercing bird and wearing a striking red jacket separated by a jet black waistcoat

A little sociable bird dressed in a bright crimson jacket with an ink-black belt tied firmly around his waist.

The Northern red bishop (Euplectes franciscanus) is a tiny passerine bird in the Plocidae family.

The male’s back has vivid orange to red plumage that wraps over his chin to the rear of the head, throat, and breast.

His head and crown, as well as his forehead, side, and belly, are all dark black.

Brown upper wings and tail, light legs, and a black beak.

Females and non-breeding males have a pale brown and white feathered pattern, similar to a sparrow’s.

Southern red bishops resemble their Northern brethren, except for the black-capped head.

This bird may be found throughout northern Africa, from Liberia through the Ivory Coast and all the way to Kenya.

Northern red bishops like tall grasses or cultivated regions near water and marshes to live.

This species has been seen from the plains to heights of up to 1000 meters.

Their food consists primarily of grass seeds, but they have been observed eating insects and a range of other flora.

Males attract females with their vividly colored plumage.

When the courtship is done, the female constructs a nest out of several types of grass and reeds, as well as swampy plants.

Once eggs are deposited, the nesting phase might last 14 to 16 days. The breeding season itself begins in May and lasts until November.

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