The male Southern Red Bishop are noisy and perch in prominant positions to attract females to their intricately woven grass nests.

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The male Southern Red Bishop are noisy and perch in prominant positions to attract females to their intricately woven grass nests. They tend to nest in tall grasses and reeds near water.

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Size: 4400px × 3464px
Location: Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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