Brown-crowned Tchagra
NameBrown-crowned Tchagra
Common NameBrown-crowned Tchagra
Scientific NameTchagra australis
FamilyMalaconotidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)17.5
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are brown, contrasting with striking rufous primary coverts and secondaries on the wings. The underparts are pale greyish-white. The head features a brown crown, a prominent black supercilium, and a white stripe above it.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a distinctive series of whistled notes, often accelerating and descending, sometimes described as a 'chip-chip-chip-churrr' or a churring sound.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across sub-Saharan Africa, from Senegal and Gambia east to Ethiopia and south to South Africa.
Identifying FeaturesBrown crown, Black and white supercilium, Rufous wings, Pale underparts, Hooked bill
Description
This medium-sized bushshrike is characterized by its distinctive head pattern and rufous wings. It typically forages on the ground or in low vegetation, searching for insects.
