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File:Brown-crowned Tchagra, Tchagra australis, at Marakele National Park, South Africa (7796676734).jpg

Brown-crowned Tchagra

Brown-crowned Tchagra

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The Brown-crowned Tchagra is a widespread bushshrike in southern and eastern Africa, closely resembling the Black-crowned Tchagra but with a brown instead of a black crown. It is often found in dense bush and scrub.
Where to spot
Widespread in southern and eastern Africa, typically found in dense bush, thickets, and forest edges.
How to spot
Key identification is its brown crown contrasting with a white supercilium and rufous wings. It can be shy, so listen for its calls and watch for movement in dense vegetation.
When to spot
Active during daylight, vocal especially in the mornings and evenings.
File:Brown-crowned Tchagra, Tchagra australis, at Marakele National Park, South Africa (7796676734).jpg
File:Brown-crowned Tchagra, Tchagra australis, at Marakele National Park, South Africa (7796678646).jpg
File:Brown-crowned Tchagra (Tchagra australis), Masai Mara, Kenya 1.jpg
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File:Brown-crowned Tchagra (Tchagra australis) just before taking off.jpg
File:Day 27 Brown-crowned Tchagra (Tchagra australis) (53264445396).jpg
File:Day 47 Brown-crowned Tchagra (Tchagra australis) sunning ... (53309628517).jpg
File:Brown-crowned Tchagra, Tchagra australis, at Marakele National Park, South Africa (7796676734).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Brown-crowned Tchagra, Tchagra australis, at Marakele National Park, South Africa (7796678646).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Brown-crowned Tchagra (Tchagra australis), Masai Mara, Kenya 1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Brown-crowned Tchagra (Tchagra australis) (31622671367).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Brown-crowned Tchagra (Tchagra australis) (51854121289).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Brown-crowned Tchagra (Tchagra australis) just before taking off.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Day 27 Brown-crowned Tchagra (Tchagra australis) (53264445396).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Day 47 Brown-crowned Tchagra (Tchagra australis) sunning ... (53309628517).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
The Brown-crowned Tchagra's mournful, whistling calls are often heard echoing through the bushveld, characteristic of the African soundscape.
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