Yellow-crowned Bishop

Euplectes macroura

The Yellow-crowned Bishop is a small passerine bird native to Africa. The male displays striking breeding plumage, with a bright yellow crown, black face, and chestnut upperparts. The female is more subtly colored with streaked brown plumage. These birds are known for their elaborate courtship displays, often performed in large groups. They inhabit open grasslands, marshes, and agricultural areas, where they forage for seeds and insects. The Yellow-crowned Bishop is considered a species of least concern by the IUCN, with stable populations across its range.

Habitat: Open grasslands, marshes, agricultural areas