Uluguru Bushshrike
Malaconotus alius
Uluguru Bushshrike (Malaconotus alius) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
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The Uluguru Bushshrike (Malaconotus alius) is a member of the Malaconotidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 76.7 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Malaconotidae Bushshrikes
- Genus Malaconotus
- Species alius
Quick facts
- Weight
- 76.7 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Malaconotidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Uluguru 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 Uluguru Bushshrike is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Uluguru Bushshrike (Malaconotus alius) is a species of bird in the Malaconotidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Africa. Its distribution covers AF c Tanzania.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 76.7 g, with a wing length of about 10.4 cm and a tail of around 9.9 cm.
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 84 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Uluguru Bushshrike?
The Uluguru Bushshrike is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 76.7 g.
Where does the Uluguru Bushshrike live?
The Uluguru Bushshrike is found across Africa with a range covering AF c Tanzania, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Uluguru Bushshrike belong to?
The Uluguru Bushshrike (Malaconotus alius) belongs to the Malaconotidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Uluguru Bushshrike eat?
The Uluguru Bushshrike is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Uluguru Bushshrike migrate?
The Uluguru Bushshrike is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Uluguru Bushshrike endangered?
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
How large is the Uluguru Bushshrike's range?
The Uluguru Bushshrike has a mapped global range of about 84 km².
Conservation
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