Orange Bishop

Euplectes franciscanus

Order

PASSERIFORMES

Family

Weavers (Ploceidae)

Code 4

ORBI

Code 6

EUPFRA

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Cone
Eye Color: Brown to brown-black.
Head Pattern: Capped, Plain, Unique pattern
Crown Color: Black
Forehead Color: Black
Nape Color: Orange-red
Throat Color: Orange-red
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 11-14 cm (4.5-5.5 in)
Weight: 9 g (0.3 oz)
Size: 2. Small (5 - 9 in)
Color Primary: Orange, Black
Underparts: Black
Upperparts: Orange-red
Back Pattern: No Data
Belly Pattern: No Data
Breast Pattern: No Data

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Alternates several rapid wing beats with wings pulled to sides.
Wing Shape: Pointed-Wings
Tail Shape: Fan-shaped Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: Orange-red
Under Tail: Orange-red
Leg Color: Pink-orange

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