Southern Red Bishop Rooivink
Euplectes orix · Weavers and Allies
- Seen
- Friday 23 January 2026, 07:12
- Where
- My backyard
- Bird
- adult male, breeding plumage
- Camera
- Canon EOS R7, EF500mm f/4L IS USM · 500 mm · f/4 · 1/6400 s · ISO 1600
- Black forehead and face mask with red crown behind
- Bright orange-red nape, mantle and breast
- Black belly, brown wings and tail
- Heavy conical black bill; perched on reed stem