The Gorgeous Bushshrike is a spectacularly colored and often elusive bird found in parts of southern and East Africa. It boasts a brilliant combination of red, yellow, green, and black plumage.
Where to spot
Found in dense thickets, coastal scrub, and forest undergrowth in parts of southern and East Africa.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive, often explosive, whistling calls and duets. Look for flashes of its bright red throat and yellow belly when it moves through dense cover. Patience and good listening skills are essential.
When to spot
Active during daylight, but best sought in the cooler parts of the morning and late afternoon. Often heard more than seen.
Where to spot
Found in dense thickets, coastal scrub, and forest undergrowth in parts of southern and East Africa.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive, often explosive, whistling calls and duets. Look for flashes of its bright red throat and yellow belly when it moves through dense cover. Patience and good listening skills are essential.
When to spot
Active during daylight, but best sought in the cooler parts of the morning and late afternoon. Often heard more than seen.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Despite its vibrant coloration, the Gorgeous Bushshrike is notoriously difficult to spot due to its preference for dense thorny thickets and its shy nature.
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