Mount Kupe Bushshrike
Chlorophoneus kupeensis
Mount Kupe Bushshrike (Chlorophoneus kupeensis) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
The Mount Kupe Bushshrike (Chlorophoneus kupeensis) is a member of the Malaconotidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 34.8 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 Chlorophoneus
- Species kupeensis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 34.8 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Malaconotidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Mount Kupe 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 Mount Kupe Bushshrike is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Mount Kupe Bushshrike (Chlorophoneus kupeensis) is a species of bird in the Malaconotidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. It is found across Africa. Its distribution covers AF se Nigeria, sw Cameroon.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 34.8 g, with a wing length of about 9.8 cm and a tail of around 7.9 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 586 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Mount Kupe Bushshrike?
The Mount Kupe Bushshrike is a small bird that weighs around 34.8 g.
Where does the Mount Kupe Bushshrike live?
The Mount Kupe Bushshrike is found across Africa with a range covering AF se Nigeria, sw Cameroon, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Mount Kupe Bushshrike belong to?
The Mount Kupe Bushshrike (Chlorophoneus kupeensis) belongs to the Malaconotidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Mount Kupe Bushshrike eat?
The Mount Kupe Bushshrike is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Mount Kupe Bushshrike migrate?
The Mount Kupe Bushshrike is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Mount Kupe 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 Mount Kupe Bushshrike's range?
The Mount Kupe Bushshrike has a mapped global range of about 586 km².
Conservation
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