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Southern Red Bishop

Euplectes orix

Least Concern

About

Southern Red Bishop (Euplectes orix) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Asia (Bahrain, Japan, United Arab Emirates) and Europe (8 countries).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates 🇧🇭 Bahrain 🇯🇵 Japan 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Aves (นก)

Order

Passeriformes (นกเกาะคอน)

Species

Euplectes orix (Southern Red Bishop)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オオキンランチョウ

Chinese 紅寡婦鳥

Spanish Obispo Rojo

French Euplecte ignicolore

German Oryxweber

Portuguese cardeal-do-capim

Russian Огненный бархатный ткач

Similar Species in Euplectes

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Buff-shouldered Widowbird

Euplectes psammacromius

Euplectes franciscanus

Least Concern

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Yellow-crowned Bishop

Long-tailed Widowbird

White-winged Widowbird

Euplectes albonotatus

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Southern Red Bishop?

The scientific name of Southern Red Bishop is Euplectes orix. It belongs to the genus Euplectes.

What is the conservation status of Southern Red Bishop?

Southern Red Bishop (Euplectes orix) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Southern Red Bishop live?

Southern Red Bishop is found in Found across Asia (Bahrain, Japan, United Arab Emirates) and Europe (8 countries).. Countries include Bahrain, Belgium, France, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, United Arab Emirates.

What family does Southern Red Bishop belong to?

Southern Red Bishop (Euplectes orix) belongs to the genus Euplectes, which is part of the taxonomic family Ploceidae.

Is Southern Red Bishop endangered?

No, Southern Red Bishop (Euplectes orix) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Southern Red Bishop belong to?

Southern Red Bishop (Euplectes orix) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Southern Red Bishop?

The closest relatives of Southern Red Bishop in the genus Euplectes include Buff-shouldered Widowbird, Black-winged Bishop, Northern Red Bishop, Yellow-crowned Bishop, Jackson's Widowbird.