How difficult is it to keep Northern Red Bishop?

Intermediate. This is an intermediate-level species. Some prior experience and knowledge of environmental management are recommended.

What is the lifespan of Northern Red Bishop?

The average lifespan of Northern Red Bishop is 5-8 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Northern Red Bishop get?

Northern Red Bishop typically reaches About 11cm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What is the typical price for Northern Red Bishop?

The price of Northern Red Bishop varies significantly depending on variety, age, sex, and the individual animal's condition. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Northern Red Bishop

Q: What should I feed Northern Red Bishop?

Northern Red Bishop feeds on: Mixed seed, spray millet, greens, carotenoid-rich vegetables, and small livefood when breeding. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

Intermediate

Euplectes franciscanus

A short-tailed weaver whose breeding male wears flaming red-orange and black. The red pigment comes from dietary carotenoids, so captive birds develop a different shade.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Temperature

15〜30℃

Lifespan

5-8 years

Size

About 11cm

Humidity

40〜60%

Diet

Mixed seed, spray millet, greens, carotenoid-rich vegetables, and small livefood when breeding

About

The northern red bishop (Euplectes franciscanus) is a short-tailed weaver widespread across northern Africa. The breeding male is covered in striking red-orange over the back, wrapping round from the chin to the back of the head, throat and breast, with a black crown, forehead, flanks and belly; the tail and upper wings are brown, the legs pale and the bill black. The red-orange comes from dietary carotenoids, lutein and two lutein-derived red fractions driving the colour in the wild. Captive birds lack the R2 red fraction in their diet and so never match wild colouring. The species is sexually dimorphic, males being larger, and is polygynous: once a female lands, courtship follows and the male builds a globular nest for her. The most striking males, which build the best nests and hold territories rich in food, have the highest reproductive success, so sexual selection acts strongly on both plumage and nest building. It is commonest in northern Africa but has also been introduced to the western hemisphere.

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Lifespan of the Northern Red Bishop

The Northern Red Bishop lives 5-8 years.

Size of the Northern Red Bishop

The Northern Red Bishop grows to About 11cm.

It is about 11 cm long and weighs 12-22 g.

Basic Info

Origin

Across northern Africa, including Senegambia, Guinea, Burkina Faso, southern Chad, Sudan, Ethiopia, northern Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania

Lifespan

5-8 years

Care Specifications

Semi-aggressiveGroup

Sources: Wikipedia - Northern red bishop (about 11 cm, 12-22 g, carotenoids, polygyny, nest building, range) / Wikipedia (Japanese) - Ploceidae (Japanese name for Euplectes franciscanus)

References & Sources

Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team

The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.

Primary sources

Taxonomy & Authority

Accepted name: Euplectes franciscanus (Isert, 1789)

Synonyms: Loxia franciscana

Authority databases: GBIF

Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.

Regulations & Conservation Status

Not CITES-listedIUCN LC · Least Concern

Euplectes franciscanus. The family Ploceidae is not listed in the CITES Appendices, so this species is not covered. The IUCN assesses it as Least Concern.

Sources: CITES Appendices (Ploceidae not listed) / IUCN Red List

Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.