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Zanzibar Red Bishop

Euplectes nigroventris

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Italy, Norway, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom.

🇮🇹 Italy 🇳🇴 Norway 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ムナグロキンランチョウ
Chinese 黑腰寡婦鳥
Spanish Obispo de Zanzíbar
French Euplecte de Zanzibar
German Brandweber
Portuguese bispo-de-peito-negro
Russian Чернобрюхий бархатный ткач

Similar Species in Euplectes

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Black Bishop
Euplectes gierowii
Least Concern
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Black-winged Bishop
Euplectes hordeaceus
Least Concern
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Buff-shouldered Widowbird
Euplectes psammacromius
Least Concern
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Fan-tailed Widowbird
Euplectes axillaris
Least Concern
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Fire-fronted Bishop
Euplectes diadematus
Least Concern
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Golden-backed Bishop
Euplectes aureus
Least Concern
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Jackson's Widowbird
Euplectes jacksoni
Near Threatened
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Long-tailed Widowbird
Euplectes progne
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Zanzibar Red Bishop?
The scientific name of Zanzibar Red Bishop is Euplectes nigroventris. It belongs to the genus Euplectes.
What is the conservation status of Zanzibar Red Bishop?
Zanzibar Red Bishop (Euplectes nigroventris) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Zanzibar Red Bishop live?
Zanzibar Red Bishop is found in Distributed across Italy, Norway, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom.. Countries include Italy, Norway, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom.
What family does Zanzibar Red Bishop belong to?
Zanzibar Red Bishop (Euplectes nigroventris) belongs to the genus Euplectes, which is part of the taxonomic family Ploceidae.
Is Zanzibar Red Bishop endangered?
No, Zanzibar Red Bishop (Euplectes nigroventris) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Zanzibar Red Bishop belong to?
Zanzibar Red Bishop (Euplectes nigroventris) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Zanzibar Red Bishop?
The closest relatives of Zanzibar Red Bishop in the genus Euplectes include Black Bishop, Black-winged Bishop, Buff-shouldered Widowbird, Fan-tailed Widowbird, Fire-fronted Bishop.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Euplectes — 17 Species

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Black Bishop
Euplectes gierowii
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Black-winged Bishop
Euplectes hordeaceus
LC 🐾
Buff-shouldered Widowbird
Euplectes psammacromius
LC 🐾
Fan-tailed Widowbird
Euplectes axillaris
LC 🐾
Fire-fronted Bishop
Euplectes diadematus
LC 🐾
Golden-backed Bishop
Euplectes aureus
LC 🐾
Jackson's Widowbird
Euplectes jacksoni
NT 🐾
Long-tailed Widowbird
Euplectes progne
LC 🐾
Marsh Widowbird
Euplectes hartlaubi
LC 🐾
Northern Red Bishop
Euplectes franciscanus
LC 🐾
Red-collared Widowbird
Euplectes ardens
LC 🐾
Southern Red Bishop
Euplectes orix
LC 🐾
White-winged Widowbird
Euplectes albonotatus
NE 🐾
Yellow Bishop
Euplectes capensis
LC 🐾
Yellow-crowned Bishop
Euplectes afer
LC 🐾
Yellow-mantled Widowbird
Euplectes macroura
LC
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Zanzibar Red Bishop
Euplectes nigroventris
LC
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