The Red Bishop bird (Euplectes orix) — a striking and fascinating species from sub-Saharan Africa. Breeding plumage of males is fiery red-orange with black face and belly, making them look like they’re on fire! Outside the breeding season, males molt into a duller brown plumage that resembles females — offering camouflage. Females and non-breeding males are streaky brown, helping them blend into the grasslands. The male Red Bishop is a master weaver, creating oval-shaped nests from grasses, ofte