Stresemann's Bushcrow
Zavattariornis stresemanni Moltoni, 1938
28 cmLength130 gWeight
The Ethiopian bushcrow (Zavattariornis stresemanni), also known as the Stresemann's bushcrow, Abyssinian pie, bush crow, or by its generic name Zavattariornis, is a rather starling-like bird, which is a member of the crow family, Corvidae.
Busiest months: November · Most records: Ethiopia
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: November · Most records: Ethiopia
Stresemann's Bushcrow has been recorded at 3 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Yabello areaEthiopia110 records
- Bishangari LodgeEthiopia2 records
- Lake Awassa – United Africa Shebelle Hotel areaEthiopia1 record
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The Ethiopian bushcrow (Zavattariornis stresemanni), also known as the Stresemann's bushcrow, Abyssinian pie, bush crow, or by its generic name Zavattariornis, is a rather starling-like bird, which is a member of the crow family, Corvidae. It is slightly larger than the North American blue jay and is a bluish-grey in overall colour which becomes almost white on the forehead. The throat and chest are creamy-white with the tail and wings a glossy black.
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Questions
How big is the Stresemann's Bushcrow?
The Stresemann's Bushcrow is about 28 cm long and weighs around 130 g.
Where does the Stresemann's Bushcrow live?
Its breeding range: Africa: montane south-central Ethiopia. It is most often recorded in Ethiopia.
When is the best time to see the Stresemann's Bushcrow?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in November (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Stresemann's Bushcrow endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Stresemann's Bushcrow as Endangered.
What does the Stresemann's Bushcrow eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Stresemann's Bushcrow in?
It belongs to the family Crows, Jays (Corvidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 28 cm
- Weight
- 130 g
- Habitat
- Shrubland
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Active on the ground
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Endangered
More measurements
- Wing
- 141 mm
- Tail
- 122 mm
- Bill
- 36 mm
- Tarsus
- 40 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Africa: montane south-central Ethiopia
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Crows, Jays Corvidae
- Genus
- Zavattariornis
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