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Black Bishop

Euplectes gierowii

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
15,6 cm
Berat
27,8 g
Famili
Ploceidae
Ordo
Passeriformes

Tentang

The Black Bishop is a medium-sized weaver bird of sub-Saharan Central and East African grasslands and marshes, with breeding males showing striking jet-black plumage on the breast and belly contrasting with an orange-red crown and back. It inhabits moist grasslands, wetland edges, and cultivated areas with tall grass. It feeds on grass seeds and insects, and males perform conspicuous display flights during the breeding season.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 15,6 cm 6.1 in
Berat 27,8 g 0.98 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: SP.

Ukuran Sarang

2-4

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famili Ploceidae (Weavers)
Genus Euplectes
Spesies Euplectes gierowii

Distribution

Black Bishop has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Black Bishop endangered?
The Black Bishop has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black Bishop nest?
Nest type: SP.
How big is the Black Bishop?
The Black Bishop has a wingspan of 15.6 cm, weight of 27.8 g.
What order and family does the Black Bishop belong to?
The Black Bishop (Euplectes gierowii) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Ploceidae.

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