Learn what every symbol on the card means.Full credits and sources at beakbrain.com/symbols
WetlandSmall · 42 g
ID tip
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.
Text from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
When to see the Papyrus Gonolek
One bar for each month. Filled bars are the 11 months with records; pale bars are months with none. The wide bar is July, the month with the most records.
Where to see the Papyrus Gonolek
The map shades 5 countries with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
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.
Text adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
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.
Lowland Sooty BoubouLaniarius leucorhynchusThe lowland sooty boubou, also known as the sooty boubou, is a species of bird in the family Malaconotidae.
Learn the Papyrus Gonolek in the BeakBrain App
Photo and call practice. Coming soon to iPhone and Android.
Play today's Daily BirdEvery photo and recording on this page is credited to its author under the licence shown. Spotted a problem with this page, or have a better photo? Contribute.