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Green-breasted Bushshrike
Malaconotus gladiator
Green-breasted Bushshrike (Malaconotus gladiator) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
The Green-breasted Bushshrike (Malaconotus gladiator) is a member of the Malaconotidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 99 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Malaconotidae Bushshrikes
- Genus Malaconotus
- Species gladiator
Quick facts
- Weight
- 99 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Malaconotidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Near Threatened
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Green-breasted Bushshrike is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Green-breasted Bushshrike is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Green-breasted Bushshrike (Malaconotus gladiator) belongs to the Malaconotidae family of the order Passeriformes. It is found across Africa. Its distribution covers AF se Nigeria, w Cameroon.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 99 g, with a wing length of about 11.9 cm and a tail of around 11.7 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 7,162 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Green-breasted Bushshrike?
The Green-breasted Bushshrike is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 99 g.
Where does the Green-breasted Bushshrike live?
The Green-breasted Bushshrike is found across Africa with a range covering AF se Nigeria, w Cameroon, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Green-breasted Bushshrike belong to?
The Green-breasted Bushshrike (Malaconotus gladiator) belongs to the Malaconotidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Green-breasted Bushshrike eat?
The Green-breasted Bushshrike is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Green-breasted Bushshrike migrate?
The Green-breasted Bushshrike is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Green-breasted Bushshrike endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
How large is the Green-breasted Bushshrike's range?
The Green-breasted Bushshrike has a mapped global range of about 7,162 km².
Conservation
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