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Orange Bishop

Euplectes franciscanus

Photo by CoralAvery
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Field Notes

Description:

Small colorful bird.

Habitat:

Humid exhibit in the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.

Reference Links:

Orange Bishop - Whatbird.com

Species ID Suggestions

Orange Bishop

Euplectes franciscanus

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Comments (2)
CoralAvery
Haha!! It was at the Safari Park, likely not native but still a very tricky bird to get pictures of. :D
NicoleB
It's probably a Juv. in molding. Lovely fellow. You got me wondering here for a sec though with California :D

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PublishedJuly 30, 2011

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