red bishop; southern red bishop
Refers specifically to the bird species Euplectes orix, a type of African weaverbird. This is a specialized zoological term.
The red bishop is a bird that lives in Africa.
Kanji spelling is rare and may not be widely recognized.
The name 金襴鳥 (kinranchō) literally means 'gold-brocade bird', likely from the male's bright red and black plumage resembling ornate fabric. The exact derivation is uncertain.