About the Lagden's Bushshrike
Lagden's bushshrike is a bird species in the bushshrike family (Malaconotidae) native to Africa. It is a stocky bird with yellow or orange-yellow underparts, olive green upperparts, a grey head and heavy bill. Two subspecies are recognised.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Bushshrikes and Allies (Malaconotidae) |
| Species | Malaconotus lagdeni |
| Species Codes | lagbus1, LABU |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Lagden's Bushshrike belong to?
The Lagden's Bushshrike (Malaconotus lagdeni) belongs to the Bushshrikes and Allies family (Malaconotidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Lagden's Bushshrike?
The Lagden's Bushshrike is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Lagden's Bushshrike?
Lagden's bushshrike is a bird species in the bushshrike family (Malaconotidae) native to Africa. It is a stocky bird with yellow or orange-yellow underparts, olive green upperparts, a grey head and heavy bill. Two subspecies are recognised....
Where can I report a Lagden's Bushshrike sighting?
You can log sightings of Lagden's Bushshrike on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lagbus1, or on iNaturalist.
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