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Euplectes franciscanus
This is common African weaver, a sparrow sized stocky bird. Portrayed here is a male in its full breeding attire - distinctively bright orange-red bird with black face and front, and black waistband.
This is resident breeding species in much of the belt south of Sahara and north of Equator, in open spaces and close to water. Here, observed in rural areas of Niger State of Nigeria, close to rivers and cultivated lands.
Spotted on Oct 4, 2018
Submitted on Nov 1, 2018
14 Comments
Many thanks all; this is really an honour.
Congrats Zlatan
Congratulations Zlatan.
Amazing spotting Sir...👍
Congratulations Zlatan, this spotting came equal second in a tied vote in our 2018 Best Wildlife Photo Competition, Bird category!
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prekrasna!
well deserved :)
Beautiful series Zlatan,congrats on the well deserved SOTD and thanks for sharing
Wow! Once again, many thanks guys, I'm really honoured by this and yur comments.
Beautiful picture, Zlatan!
Congratulations Zlatan, this great series of environmental shots is our Spotting of the Day:
"Spotting of the Day! This beautifully composed image does a great job of showing the tall, open grassland habitat that is home to the Northern Red Bishop (Euplectes franciscanus). This weaver in the family Ploceidae is a resident of Africa south of the Sahara and north of the Equator. Grassland habitats provide the seeds and insects that this bird feeds on. Shown here is a breeding male, splendid in scarlet with a black head and black waistcoat.
Did you know? Our acronym stands for Networked organisms and habitats. This year, our photo competition has an emphasis on habitats. It is open till the end of 2018. Check it out! https://buff.ly/2zmhIp1 "
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Thank you all.
Beautiful capture Zlatan.
Highlight colour! Beautiful.
Beautiful images Zlatan!