Marsh Tchagra
Bocagia minuta
The Marsh Tchagra (Bocagia minuta) is a rare bushshrik found in 24 countries, weighing about 34 g. The marsh tchagra or blackcap bush-shrike is a species of passerine bird placed in the monotypic genus Bocagia in the family Malaconotidae.
About the Marsh Tchagra
The marsh tchagra or blackcap bush-shrike is a species of passerine bird placed in the monotypic genus Bocagia in the family Malaconotidae. It is native to marshes in the tropics and subtropics of Africa. It is sometimes placed in the genus Tchagra.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Ethiopia, Guinea, South Sudan.
When to see it
The Marsh Tchagra can be seen all year round, with peak activity in July. It is a resident species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- What does a Marsh Tchagra look like?
- The marsh tchagra or blackcap bush-shrike is a species of passerine bird placed in the monotypic genus Bocagia in the family Malaconotidae.
- How big is a Marsh Tchagra?
- The Marsh Tchagra is a small sized bird weighing about 34 g.
- Where can you see a Marsh Tchagra?
- The Marsh Tchagra occurs in 24 countries, including Uganda, Ghana, Congo - Brazzaville, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
- What birds look similar to a Marsh Tchagra?
- The Marsh Tchagra is most easily confused with the Papyrus Gonolek, the Mountain Sooty Boubou and the Sabine's Puffback.
- Is the Marsh Tchagra endangered?
- The Marsh Tchagra is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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