Zanzibar Bishop
Euplectes nigroventris
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPloceidae (Weavers and Allies)
- GenusEuplectes (Bishops and Widowbirds)
- SpeciesEuplectes nigroventris (Zanzibar Bishop)
About the Zanzibar Bishop
The Zanzibar red bishop (Euplectes nigroventris) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found in Kenya, Mozambique, and Tanzania. Zanzibar bishop on Weaver Watch Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Zanzibar Bishop in Mkomazi National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Selous Game Reserve | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 2 | Mikumi National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 3 | Mkomazi National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 4 | Tsavo East National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 5 | Tsavo West National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 6 | Amboseli National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Zanzibar Bishop in Mkomazi National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Zanzibar Bishop sighting in Mkomazi National Park, based on 46 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Zanzibar Bishop in Mkomazi National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Zanzibar Bishop in Mkomazi National Park in our monthly data.