Southern Red Bishop (Euplectes orix nigrifrons) are Sparrow-sized birds that measure between 3.9 - 5.9 inches in length (including the tail). They have a thick, conical bill. The plumage of breeding males is a combination of bright red/orange and black. The head is red, except for the black forehead, face and throat.
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