Orange Bishop

The Northern Red Bishop or Orange Bishop is a resident breeding bird species in Africa south of the Sahara Desert and north of the Equator. It has been introduced to Puerto Rico, Martinique and Guadeloupe in the West Indies. It was formerly regarded as a subspecies of the Southern Red Bishop of the southern half of Africa. The two are now usually classified as separate species.

The Orange Bishop is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

* Sub Species in country / area of origin: Orange Bishop Weaver is a sub-species * Origin / Distribution: North-West and East Africa * Habitat In Wild: Found along waterways in reeds and grasslands. Have adapted to use farmlands for food. * Status In Wild: ? * Status In (Australian) Captivity: Rare * Age To Sexual Maturity: Cock birds 2 years, Hens 1 year. More

on the kooky actions of former Orange bishops, whether it was homo-hating or homo-hypocrisy, than the current head of the county's Catholics. So it hurts me to report that the latest in Orange County Catholic idiocies again emanates from alumni-in this case Fresno Bishop John Steinbock and his $10,000 donation to the St. Luke's Institute. St. Luke's is notorious as the place where the Catholic hierarchy send their pedo-priests off for treatment, and it has a special place in Orange County Catholic history. More

For Roden the orange bishop was the perfect bird to sight because she now ... Article: Birders keep tally of gems at this year's annual count. -... - Sep 25, 2006 Pay-Per-View - Beaumont Enterprise - HighBeam ResearchLoker had to travel to Kenya so she could add the orange bishop to her life-list. For Roden the orange bishop was the perfect bird to sight because she now ... More

The Northern Red Bishop or Orange Bishop (Euplectes franciscanus) is a resident breeding bird species in Africa south of the Sahara Desert and north of the Equator. It has been introduced to Puerto Rico, Martinique and Guadeloupe in the West Indies. It was formerly regarded as a subspecies of the Southern Red Bishop (Euplectes orix) of the southern half of Africa. The two are now usually classified as separate species. More

The Orange Bishop has a tremendous range extending up to 3,400,000 square kilometers. This bird can be found in many areas of Africa, including Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Togo and Uganda. It inhabits savanna and grassland as well as arable regions also. More

News about Orange Bishop in Orange, CA = 1-2 of 2 Page 1 of 1 | « prev ... next » Bishop blesses $8.7 million athletic facility - The Orange County Registerpage — May 13, 2010 RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA – Diocese of Orange Bishop Tod Brown blessed the new Santa Margarita Catholic High School athletic center Wednesday in front of dozens of students, parents, alumni and community members. The $8.7 million, 39,000-square-foot... More

The Orange Bishop (Euplectes franciscanus) is a common bird in the American pet trade. Feral populations originating from escaped birds are prospering in California and it has bred in urban Phoenix. Escaped female individuals of this species seen away from these larger populations present an identication challenge to birders not expecting an African species. They are most commonly mistaken for Grasshopper Sparrows and Bobolinks and less commonly for Dickcissels. The brilliant orange and black male is nearly unmistakable. More

Orange Bishop to Apologize in Huge Abuse Settlement A record-setting $100-million agreement in the Catholic Church's sex scandal also will make confidential files public By Jean Guccione LA Times January 4, 2005 http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-priest4jan04,1,2242044.story Hours after agreeing to pay $100 million and make public secret files of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange, Bishop Tod D. Brown on Monday knelt in prayer for the victims of sexual abuse by priests. More

Orange Bishop), and is the most commonly encountered in aviculture. Some authors consider it its own species, Euplectes franciscanus. * E. o. orix is called the Grenadier Weaver or Red Bishop. It is not commonly kept in captivity, and can be differentiated from E. o. franciscana by its larger size (6") and the fact that it has black feathers under its chin. More

Notes: The Orange Bishop is an exotic species, native to Africa. A breeding population has been established in the vicinity of Arthur Storey Park where they may be viewed regularly. The male in breeding plumage is a striking orange-red with black cap. The plumage of females, immatures, and non-breeding males resembles that of the Grasshopper Sparrow. However the larger size and heavier bill separate them from our native sparrows. More

The orange bishop is a dimorphic species, meaning males and females differ in appearance. During breeding season, males develop a bright orange back and head and a black chest and face to attract mates. After breeding ends, males revert to the brown plumage displayed by the females. More

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The Orange Bishop Weaver is a beautiful bird which requires a lot of care and space in order to breed and live happily. Unlike most other cage birds it has not been breed in captivity for a long time. Orange bishop weavers are native of sub-Saharan Africa from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Nigeria, Uganda and Kenya. Although these Weavers are very timid towards humans the males have one of the most beautiful plumage in the reign of aviculture. More