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- Scientific Name: Euplectes orix franciscana
- Common Name/s:
ORANGE BISHOP WEAVER, ORANGE BISHOP.
- Sub Species in country / area of origin:
Orange Bishop Weaver is a sub-species
- Origin / Distribution:
North-West and East Africa
- Habitat In Wild: Found along
waterways in reeds and grasslands. Have adapted to use
farmlands for food.
- Status In Wild: ?
- Status In (Australian) Captivity:
Rare
- Age To Sexual Maturity: Cock birds
2 years, Hens 1 year.
- Adult plumage: attained at about ?
months
- Best breeding years (estimate):
24 months - 8th year.
- Lifespan (estimate): approx. 12 or
more years
- Sexing: Monomorphic during non
breeding season / Dimorphic during breeding season.
- Mutations: None
- Availability: Specialist breeders.
- Temperament: Cock birds can be
kept with more than one hen. Require a planted aviary.
- Cost (Victoria) Per Pair: -
Normal colour (Approx.) $1500
- Description Of Adults:
- Length: Approx. 125 - 130 mm (or approx 5 inches)
- Colour ( "normal" colour ): Refer
photo/s above if available.
- Weight: Approx 24 - 25 gms (or almost 1 oz)
Aviary Notes:Level Of Knowledge Required:
Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced / Specialist Breeders Only.
Government Regulations &
By-Laws: Refer to "Government Laws"
web page.
Housing Requirements:
Click on "Housing birds"
web page for full details on the housing
of Weavers & Whydahs or read on for specific details for this finch.
Require a large planted aviary for best
results. With numbers of good breeding pairs fairly low, the owner
should be prepared to allowing only one pair per aviary and have no
other species of birds in that aviary. This will also eliminate the
possibility of hybridizing between some of the other weavers. Cock
birds will aggressively guard and protect the nest and the surrounding
area.
Prefer a large planted aviary with dense
shrubs, tall growing grasses and potted bamboo. They are not
suitable for cages if the intention is to have them breed.
Orange Bishops will hybridize with
Grenadiers and other Weavers.
Diet / Feeding:
Click on "Weavers & Whydahs"
web page for full details on the
nutrition of Weavers & Whydahs or read on for specific details for this
finch.
Weavers and whydahs are seed eaters that
require significant quantities of live food to raise their young.
A variety of insects gives best results e.g. mealworms, crickets, small
grass hoppers, small cockroaches, termites, moths etc.
Some fruits (e.g. apple, sweet corn) and
some green leafy vegetables can be offered.
A good quality finch seed mix, seeding
grasses and a variety of insects are necessary. Some people supply
soaked or sprouted seed.
Basic seed mix should include Canary
seed, White French Millet, Japanese Millet, and Yellow and Red Panicum.
Nesting:
A basic overview only.
- Roosting nest:
Yes / No
- Nesting months:
December to May.
- Nesting receptacles: Cock bird will weave a nest. Hen will line the nest with fine
grasses and soft materials.
- Nesting materials:
A dome shaped nest made from finely stripped green grasses and reed
like plants.
- Who incubates the eggs:
Hen / cock / both share.
The cock bird will partially build nests waiting for the hen to make her choice.
The hen lines the nest with soft grasses.
Breeding:
Also refer to the "Weavers & Whydahs"
web page for more breeding information.
Egg Colour Aqua. Clutch/s
per year 2. Eggs per nest 2 - 4. Incubation approx 13 - 14 days. Fledge approx 3 weeks.
Independent approx another 3 weeks.
A cock bird will pair up with one, two or
more hens. With numbers of good breeding pairs fairly low, the owner
should be prepared to allowing only one pair per aviary and have no
other species of birds in that aviary. This will also eliminate the
possibility of hybridizing between some of the other weavers. Cock
birds will aggressively guard and protect the nest and the surrounding
area.
The cock bird has a nuptial plumage
during breeding season. The cock birds usually acquire their
breeding plumage about October/November.
Hens have a minimal plumage change through the year.
In an aviary it is generally safe to leave the young in the same
aviary after they become independent.
Artificial incubation, hand rearing or fostering will not be
covered on this web site. It is too complex and diverse in nature to be
attempted here. Refer "Specific References" as listed below and
"General References" listings.
Health Issues:
Refer "Avian Health Issues"
web page for information and references.
- Worming and parasite control
and Quarantine requirements of new bird/s or sick bird/s are
considered to require veterinary advice and therefore not covered on
this web site. Refer "Avian Health Issues"
web page option.
- Avian medicine is advancing
at a rapid pace. Keep updating your knowledge and skills.
General References:
Refer to references listed on "Book References"
web page.
Specific References:
- Australian Aviculture
- A/A Vol 56 No. 9 Sept 2002 Page 192-196 (Inc photo)
- A/A Vol 37 No. 7
Jul 1983 Page 162-163 (Inc photo)
- A/A Vol 25 No. 10 Oct 1971 Page 153-160.
- A/A Vol 23 No 8 Aug 1969 Page
118.
- A/A Vol 15 No. 1 Jan 1961 Page 1-3, 14-15 (Inc colour plate).
- A/A Vol 14 No. 12 Dec 1960 Page 161-162.
- A/A Vol 12 No 2 Feb 1958 Page 25.
- Australian Birdkeeper
- ABK Vol 15 Issue 4. Aug-Sep 2002 Page 202-205.
- ABK Vol 11 Issue 4. Aug-Sept 1998 Page 176-179
- ABK Vol 5 Issue 5. Oct-Nov 1992 Page 222-224
- ABK Vol 4 Issue 12. Dec-Jan 1992 Page 564-567
- ABK Vol 4 Issue 7. Feb-Mar 1991 Page 305-308
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