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Southern Red Bishop

Euplectes orix

Least Concern
Wingspan
14.2 cm
Weight
23.5 g
Family
Ploceidae
Order
Passeriformes

The Southern Red Bishop (Euplectes orix) is a bird species in the family Ploceidae (weavers), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 14.2 cm and a weight of 23.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 14.2 cm 5.6 in
Weight 23.5 g 0.83 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: SP. Incubation: 12-13 days. Fledging: 11-15 days.

Clutch Size

3

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Ploceidae (Weavers)
Genus Euplectes
Species Euplectes orix

Distribution

Southern Red Bishop has been recorded in 11 countries.

Present Not recorded

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Southern Red Bishop endangered?
The Southern Red Bishop has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Southern Red Bishop nest?
Nest type: SP. Incubation: 12-13 days. Fledging: 11-15 days.
How big is the Southern Red Bishop?
The Southern Red Bishop has a wingspan of 14.2 cm, weight of 23.5 g.
What order and family does the Southern Red Bishop belong to?
The Southern Red Bishop (Euplectes orix) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Ploceidae.

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