Lagden's Bushshrike
NameLagden's Bushshrike
Common NameLagden's Bushshrike
Scientific NameMalaconotus lagdeni
FamilyMalaconotidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)24.5
Weight (g)75
Plumage DetailsThe bird has a dark grey head and nape, contrasting sharply with a bright golden-yellow throat and upper breast. The back, wings, and tail are olive-green, with prominent yellow bars on the wing coverts and flight feathers. The belly is a paler olive-yellow, and the bill is stout and black.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, far-carrying, whistling calls, often described as a series of clear, fluty notes or a mournful whistle.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeFound in fragmented populations across West and Central Africa, including parts of Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, and Uganda.
Identifying Featuresgrey head, bright yellow throat and upper breast, olive-green body with yellow wing bars, stout black bill, secretive behavior
Description
This striking, robust bushshrike is known for its vibrant plumage, featuring a grey head, bright yellow throat, and olive-green body with distinctive yellow barring on the wings. It is a shy and elusive bird, typically found foraging in the dense undergrowth of its forest habitat.
