The Fiery-breasted Bushshrike is a large and brilliantly colored bird found in the dense rainforests of West and Central Africa. It is named for its striking orange-red breast and yellow-green upperparts.
Where to spot
Found in dense lowland rainforests and mature secondary forests across West and Central Africa.
How to spot
Look for its vibrant orange-red breast and greenish upperparts. Listen for its loud, deep hooting and bubbling calls, which are very distinctive and carry far through the forest. Good binoculars are essential.
When to spot
Active during daylight, often vocalizing in the mornings and evenings. Usually stays high in the canopy.
Where to spot
Found in dense lowland rainforests and mature secondary forests across West and Central Africa.
How to spot
Look for its vibrant orange-red breast and greenish upperparts. Listen for its loud, deep hooting and bubbling calls, which are very distinctive and carry far through the forest. Good binoculars are essential.
When to spot
Active during daylight, often vocalizing in the mornings and evenings. Usually stays high in the canopy.
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The Fiery-breasted Bushshrike's loud, far-carrying calls are often the only clue to its presence in the dense forest canopy, making it a challenging but rewarding species to locate.
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