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When to see Southern Red Bishop in Kruger National Park
Southern Red Bishop are most active during the day (06:00 to 18:00).
This is Southern Red Bishop's general behavior. Once enough sightings are logged in Kruger National Park, this page also shows when they're actually seen here.
Where to look for Southern Red Bishop in Kruger National Park: best roads
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H1-3 Satara-Tshokwane Road, S128 Old Tshokwane Road and S28 Nhlowa Road run through open grassland: good country for Southern Red Bishop.
- H1-3 Satara-Tshokwane Road48.6 km · open grassland
- S128 Old Tshokwane Road32.2 km · open grassland
- S28 Nhlowa Road24 km · open grassland
Picked from habitat, not from sightings. opspoor shows where Southern Red Bishop have actually been seen recently.
About the Southern Red Bishop
The southern red bishop is a small, seed-eating weaver found mainly in southern Africa, particularly around grassland, wetlands and areas with tall grasses and reeds. Breeding males develop striking red-orange plumage over the head, breast and body, contrasting with black markings, while females and non-breeding birds are much duller brown. It feeds mainly on grass seeds and other plant material, with insects also taken, especially during breeding. It is often seen in groups and can form large flocks outside the breeding season.
How to identify the Southern Red Bishop
Small, compact weaver. Breeding males have a vivid red head and breast, black facial mask and dark wings with a brownish body. Females and non-breeding birds are much duller brown and streaked.
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