Fire-fronted Bishop
Euplectes diadematus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPloceidae (Weavers and Allies)
- GenusEuplectes (Bishops and Widowbirds)
- SpeciesEuplectes diadematus (Fire-fronted Bishop)
7 Verified sightings at Tsavo West National Park From 2019 to 2026
96 Verified sightings across all 5 parks From 2019 to 2026
January Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Fire-fronted Bishop
The fire-fronted bishop (Euplectes diadematus) is a species of bird in the family Ploceidae. It is found in Kenya, Somalia, and Tanzania. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Fire-fronted Bishop in Tsavo West 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 | Tsavo East National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 2 | Samburu National Reserve | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 3 | Tsavo West National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 4 | Mkomazi National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 5 | Amboseli National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Fire-fronted Bishop in Tsavo West National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Fire-fronted Bishop sighting in Tsavo West National Park, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Fire-fronted Bishop in Tsavo West National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Fire-fronted Bishop in Tsavo West National Park in our monthly data.