Monteiro's Bushshrike
NameMonteiro's Bushshrike
Common NameMonteiro's Bushshrike
Scientific NameMalaconotus monteiri
FamilyMalaconotidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)24.5
Weight (g)65
Plumage DetailsBright yellow underparts, olive-green back and wings with yellow scaling, grey head with a black mask extending from the lores through the eye, and a heavy black bill. The tail is olive-green.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, ringing, and often melancholic whistles, typically a series of 'hoo-hoo-hoo' or 'whee-oh-whee-oh' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to fragmented areas of western Angola and western Cameroon, exhibiting a disjunct distribution within dense evergreen forests.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellow underparts, Grey head with black mask, Olive-green back with yellow scaling, Heavy, hooked black bill, Loud whistling calls
Description
This striking bushshrike is characterized by its bright yellow underparts, olive-green back, and a distinctive grey head with a black mask. It is an elusive bird, typically found foraging for insects in the canopy of dense evergreen forests.
