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Yellow-crowned Gonolek

Yellow-crowned Gonolek

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The Yellow-crowned Gonolek is a spectacularly colored bushshrike found in West and Central Africa. It is unmistakable with its fiery red underparts, glossy black upperparts, and a bright yellow crown.
Where to spot
Found in West and Central Africa, inhabiting dense thickets, scrub, and forest edges, often near water.
How to spot
Its vibrant red and yellow combined with black plumage make it highly distinctive. Listen for its loud, ringing, and often duetting whistles. It often perches prominently.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, but particularly vocal and visible in the early mornings and late afternoons.
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File:Flickr - Rainbirder - Yellow-crowned Gonolek (Laniarius barbarus).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Flickr - Rainbirder - Yellow-crowned Gonolek (Laniarius barbarus) (1).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Laniarius barbarus 48898038.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Laniarius barbarus 60454263.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Yellow-crowned gonolek, Laniarius barbarus.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
The Yellow-crowned Gonolek is known for its bold and conspicuous displays, where it sings loudly from an exposed perch, showcasing its brilliant plumage.
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