🌿Native Nature

Yellow-crowned Bishop

Euplectes afer

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Ploceidae ›Genus: Euplectes

About

The yellow-crowned bishop (Euplectes afer) is a species of passerine bird in the family Ploceidae native to Africa south of the Sahara. It is highly sexually dimorphic in its breeding season, during which the male adopts a distinctive yellow and black plumage, contrasting with the female's predominantly brown coloration. Three subspecies are recognised.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Yellow-crowned Bishop?
The scientific name of Yellow-crowned Bishop is Euplectes afer.
What is the conservation status of Yellow-crowned Bishop?
The Yellow-crowned Bishop has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Yellow-crowned Bishop belong to?
Yellow-crowned Bishop belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Yellow-crowned Bishop belong to?
Yellow-crowned Bishop belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Yellow-crowned Bishop belong to?
Yellow-crowned Bishop belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Yellow-crowned Bishop belong to?
Yellow-crowned Bishop belongs to the order Passeriformes.
What family does Yellow-crowned Bishop belong to?
Yellow-crowned Bishop belongs to the family Ploceidae.
What genus does Yellow-crowned Bishop belong to?
Yellow-crowned Bishop belongs to the genus Euplectes.