Doherty's Bushshrike
NameDoherty's Bushshrike
Common NameDoherty's Bushshrike
Scientific NameTelophorus dohertyi
FamilyMalaconotidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)20.5
Weight (g)45
Plumage DetailsAdults have a bright crimson head, contrasting with a broad black mask that extends from the lores through the eye to the ear-coverts and forms a narrow collar around the nape. The upperparts, wings, and tail are olive-green, while the underparts are bright yellow, sometimes with an orange wash on the breast.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a variety of loud, ringing whistles, often described as a repeated 'hoo-hoo-hoo' or 'ko-ko-ko' series, sometimes with a bell-like quality.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to the Albertine Rift mountains of central Africa, found in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi.
Identifying Featurescrimson head, black facial mask, olive-green back, yellow underparts, montane forest habitat
Description
The Doherty's Bushshrike is a strikingly colored passerine bird known for its vibrant plumage. It is a shy species, typically found foraging for insects in the dense undergrowth of montane forests.
