About the Gray-headed Bushshrike
The grey-headed bushshrike, colloquially known as the ghostbird, is a species of passerine bird in the family Malaconotidae. It is widespread throughout sub-Saharan Africa, although relatively absent in Central Africa and the interior of southern Africa. It is the most widespread species of its genus, which consists of large bushshrikes with massive bills and mournful hooting calls. It occurs sparsely in a range of wooded habitats, though typically in denser vegetation within dry or moist savannah. The monogamous pairs occupy woodland with sufficient cover. They are sedentary, but will undertake limited post-breeding movements.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Bushshrikes and Allies (Malaconotidae) |
| Species | Malaconotus blanchoti |
| Species Codes | gyhbus1, GHBU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gray-headed Bushshrike belong to?
The Gray-headed Bushshrike (Malaconotus blanchoti) belongs to the Bushshrikes and Allies family (Malaconotidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Gray-headed Bushshrike?
The grey-headed bushshrike, colloquially known as the ghostbird, is a species of passerine bird in the family Malaconotidae. It is widespread throughout sub-Saharan Africa, although relatively absent in Central Africa and the interior of southern Africa. It is the most widespread species of its genu...
Where can I report a Gray-headed Bushshrike sighting?
You can log sightings of Gray-headed Bushshrike on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gyhbus1, or on iNaturalist.