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South America
Greater Bishop
Quelea axillaris
About this species
The Greater Bishop (Ploceidae) is widely distributed across South America, where it favours wetland environments and plays a key role in its ecosystem.
The Greater Bishop is part of the order Passeriformes and the Ploceidae family. Its preferred habitat is wetland, where it forages, breeds, and contributes to a balanced ecosystem. With a conservation status of Least Concern, this species offers an excellent window into the broader biodiversity of South America.
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Similar species
Other birds in the Ploceidae family and Passeriformes order.