Yellow-crowned Bishop

Euplectes afer

The Yellow-crowned Bishop is a small passerine bird found in sub-Saharan Africa. Males are striking with bright yellow plumage on the head, chest, and back, while females are more subtly colored with streaked brown and buff. These birds are known for their elaborate courtship displays, during which males puff out their bright yellow feathers and perform acrobatic flights to attract females. They are often found in open grasslands, marshes, and agricultural areas, where they forage for seeds and insects. The Yellow-crowned Bishop is a common and widespread species with no significant conservation concerns.

Habitat: Open grasslands, marshes, agricultural areas