Doherty's Bushshrike
Telophorus dohertyi
The Doherty's Bushshrike (Telophorus dohertyi) is a rare bushshrik found in 5 countries, weighing about 35 g. Doherty's bushshrike is a colourful but skulking species of bush-shrike of the family Malaconotidae which is found in forest habitats in north-central Africa.
About the Doherty's Bushshrike
Doherty's bushshrike is a colourful but skulking species of bush-shrike of the family Malaconotidae which is found in forest habitats in north-central Africa.
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How to identify it
A strikingly coloured, medium-sized bush shrike which in the adults is mostly green with a bright red forehead and throat, a broad black breast band and a bright lemon-yellow belly, the tail is black. Young birds are pale green above with finely barred yellow-green underparts.
Where it lives
When to see it
The Doherty's Bushshrike can be seen all year round, with peak activity in July. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Doherty's Bushshrike?
- A strikingly coloured, medium-sized bush shrike which in the adults is mostly green with a bright red forehead and throat, a broad black breast band and a bright lemon-yellow belly, the tail is black. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Doherty's Bushshrike?
- The Doherty's Bushshrike is a small sized bird weighing about 35 g.
- Where can you see a Doherty's Bushshrike?
- The Doherty's Bushshrike occurs in 5 countries, including Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, Congo - Kinshasa and Burundi.
- What birds look similar to a Doherty's Bushshrike?
- The Doherty's Bushshrike is most easily confused with the Gorgeous Bushshrike and the Bokmakierie.
- Is the Doherty's Bushshrike endangered?
- The Doherty's Bushshrike is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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