Gray-green Bushshrike
NameGray-green Bushshrike
Common NameGray-green Bushshrike
Scientific NameChlorophoneus bocagei
FamilyMalaconotidae
Wingspan (cm)27.5
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsAdults have a prominent black mask extending through the eye, bordered above by a bright white supercilium. The crown and nape are gray, contrasting with the olive-green mantle, back, wings, and tail. Underparts are white, sometimes with a faint yellowish wash on the flanks. The bill is black.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include clear, whistled notes, often a repeated "hoo-hoo-hoo" or "whee-whee-whee" series. They may also produce churring alarm calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in central Africa, including parts of Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and Uganda.
Identifying Featuresblack mask, white supercilium, gray crown, olive-green upperparts, white underparts, whistled calls
Description
A small, shy bushshrike found in central African forests, characterized by its black mask, white supercilium, and olive-green upperparts. It typically forages for insects in dense vegetation, often remaining hidden.
