red bishop

The red bishop is a small African bird belonging to the family Ploceidae, within the genus Euplectes. Breeding males are characterized by black bellies and reddish or yellow upperparts, along with distinctive rufflike head feathers and fluffy rump feathers that nearly conceal their short tails.1

These birds are known for the male's vigorous defense of a territory, where multiple females may build globular nests. The red bishop, also known as the grenadier weaver, measures about 13 centimeters (5 inches) and exhibits a courtship display involving flight and wing clapping. This species has also established a presence in southern Australia. The term "redbird" can also refer to other birds with predominantly red plumage, such as the cardinal or scarlet tanager.12