Yellow Bishop


The Yellow Bishop or Cape Widowbird (Afrikaans name Kaapse Flap) is a common resident in grassy areas and heathlands.

The Female is a brown bird with a heavily streaked body.

We have only managed to see them twice, in the West Coast Nationall Park and the Harold Porter Gardens.

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