Souza's Shrike is a small, relatively secretive shrike species found in West-Central Africa. It inhabits a mosaic of woodland and grassland habitats, preferring areas with scattered trees and bushes. Its cryptic plumage helps it blend into its environment as it hunts for insects.
Where to spot
Found in West-Central Africa, including parts of Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Zambia. It prefers open woodlands, savannas with scattered trees, and dense thickets.
How to spot
Patience is key due to its somewhat retiring nature. Look for it perched within the cover of bushes or low trees, sallying out for insects. Its subdued brownish-grey plumage blends well with the environment, so focus on movement and listen for its quiet calls.
When to spot
Resident throughout its range, observable year-round. It can be quite secretive, but is most active during the cooler parts of the day, such as early mornings.
Where to spot
Found in West-Central Africa, including parts of Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Zambia. It prefers open woodlands, savannas with scattered trees, and dense thickets.
How to spot
Patience is key due to its somewhat retiring nature. Look for it perched within the cover of bushes or low trees, sallying out for insects. Its subdued brownish-grey plumage blends well with the environment, so focus on movement and listen for its quiet calls.
When to spot
Resident throughout its range, observable year-round. It can be quite secretive, but is most active during the cooler parts of the day, such as early mornings.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Souza's Shrike is sometimes difficult to observe due to its preference for dense, tangled vegetation within its woodland-grassland mosaic habitat.
We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. Essential cookies are necessary for basic functionality, while analytical cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.
Cookie Preferences
Customize your privacy settings
Choose which cookies you want to allow. Necessary cookies are always enabled for the basic functionality of the website. You can always change your preferences later via the cookie settings in the footer.
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use our website, so we can improve it.