About the Papyrus Gonolek
The papyrus gonolek is a species of bird in the family Malaconotidae. It is found in Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda. It has specialised habitat requirements, being restricted to papyrus swamps. Not yet a threatened species, it has become rare due to habitat loss and pollution.
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The papyrus gonolek is a medium-sized bush-shrike some 18 cm (7 in) long. The sexes are similar; the crown is dull yellow, the head, upper parts, wings and tail are black apart from a broad white bar on the wings. The breast and upper belly are vivid orange-crimson, and the lower belly whitish.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in July · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Mountain Sooty BoubouLaniarius poensisThe mountain sooty boubou, western boubou or mountain boubou, is a species of bird in the family Malaconotidae.
East Coast BoubouLaniarius sublacteusThe East Coast boubou or Zanzibar boubou is a species of bird in the family Malaconotidae.
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