Grey-headed Bushshrike
Malaconotus blanchoti
Points
15
per confirmed sighting
Grey-headed Bushshrike.
Malaconotus blanchoti
Category
birds
Family
Malaconotidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 78.7 g (EltonTraits).
Points
15 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding grey-headed bushshrike in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: mid-level vegetation 40%, canopy foraging 30%, understorey foraging 20%, ground foraging 10%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 40%; endothermic vertebrates 30%; ectothermic vertebrates 30%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
Namibia
Zambia
Mozambique
Malawi
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.