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Gray-headed Bushshrike

Gray-headed Bushshrike

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The Grey-headed Bushshrike is a large and relatively common bushshrike found across a wide range of sub-Saharan Africa. It is characterized by its prominent grey head, green back, and yellow underparts.
Where to spot
Widespread across sub-Saharan Africa, inhabiting woodlands, savannas, and forest edges.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive grey head, contrasting with a green back and yellow belly. Its loud, far-carrying calls are a primary identification feature and often lead to its discovery. It often perches conspicuously.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, often heard calling prominently in the mornings and evenings.
File:Die Vögel Afrikas (6425136275), Malaconotus blanchoti hypopyrrhus, Anton Reichenow.jpg
File:Grey-headed Bushshrike (Malaconotus blanchoti) in tree, crop.jpg
File:Grey-headed Bushshrike (Malaconotus blanchoti) in tree.jpg
File:Grey-headed bushshrike, Malaconotus blanchoti at Marakele National Park, Limpopo, South Africa (16127819898).jpg
File:Grey-headed bushshrike, Malaconotus blanchoti at Marakele National Park, Limpopo, South Africa (16313576081).jpg
File:LaniariusSmit, Malaconotus blanchoti.jpg
File:Malaconotus blanchoti ssp. hypopyrrhus.jpg
File:Die Vögel Afrikas (6425136275), Malaconotus blanchoti hypopyrrhus, Anton Reichenow.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Grey-headed Bushshrike (Malaconotus blanchoti) in tree, crop.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Grey-headed Bushshrike (Malaconotus blanchoti) in tree.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Grey-headed bushshrike, Malaconotus blanchoti at Marakele National Park, Limpopo, South Africa (16127819898).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Grey-headed bushshrike, Malaconotus blanchoti at Marakele National Park, Limpopo, South Africa (16313576081).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:LaniariusSmit, Malaconotus blanchoti.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Malaconotus blanchoti ssp. hypopyrrhus.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
The Grey-headed Bushshrike is known for its remarkable vocal abilities, often giving loud, mournful whistles and sometimes mimicking other birds.
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