Uluguru Bushshrike (Malaconotus alius)
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Uluguru Bushshrike

Malaconotus alius Friedmann, 1927

77 gWeight

The Uluguru bushshrike (Malaconotus alius) is a species of rare bird occurring only in the Uluguru Mountains in Morogoro Region of Tanzania.

Endangered

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The Uluguru bushshrike (Malaconotus alius) is a species of rare bird occurring only in the Uluguru Mountains in Morogoro Region of Tanzania. It was discovered in 1926 and was known to be confined to a single site in the Uluguru North Forest Reserve of about 84 km2. However, in March 2007, a team of Wildlife Conservation Society of Tanzania discovered its presence in the Uluguru South Forest Reserve in Morogoro Region.

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Questions

How big is the Uluguru Bushshrike?

The Uluguru Bushshrike weighs around 77 g.

Where does the Uluguru Bushshrike live?

Its breeding range: Africa: central Tanzania.

Is the Uluguru Bushshrike endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Uluguru Bushshrike as Endangered.

What does the Uluguru Bushshrike eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Uluguru Bushshrike in?

It belongs to the family Bushshrikes (Malaconotidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
77 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Endangered
More measurements
Wing
104 mm
Tail
99 mm
Bill
32 mm
Tarsus
32 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Africa: central Tanzania

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Bushshrikes Malaconotidae
Genus
Malaconotus

Other birds in the genus Malaconotus

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Uluguru Bushshrike

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