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Fire-fronted Bishop

Euplectes diadematus

Least ConcernSeedsGrasslandDomed nestTiny · 14 g
Fire-fronted Bishop (Euplectes diadematus), photo 1
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Fire-fronted Bishop (Euplectes diadematus), photo 2
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Fire-fronted Bishop (Euplectes diadematus), photo 3
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Fire-fronted Bishop (Euplectes diadematus), photo 4
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Fire-fronted Bishop (Euplectes diadematus), photo 5
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About the Fire-fronted Bishop

The fire-fronted bishop is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found in Kenya, Somalia, and Tanzania.

Text adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Where the Fire-fronted Bishop lives

Regular range
Kenya Tanzania Somalia

When to see the Fire-fronted Bishop

Peak activity in April · a variable species across most of its range

Easily confused with

Golden-backed Bishop (Euplectes aureus) Golden-backed BishopEuplectes aureusThe golden-backed bishop is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. Montane Widowbird (Euplectes psammacromius) Montane WidowbirdEuplectes psammacromiusLike all widowbirds, the male and female plumages differ prominently during breeding season. Marsh Widowbird (Euplectes hartlaubi) Marsh WidowbirdEuplectes hartlaubiThe marsh widowbird or Hartlaub's widowbird is a bird in the family Ploceidae.

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