About the Rosy-patched Bushshrike
The rosy-patched bushshrike is a species of bird in the family Malaconotidae. It is the only species placed in the genus Rhodophoneus. It is found in Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, and Tanzania. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry shrubland.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Bushshrikes and Allies (Malaconotidae) |
| Species | Rhodophoneus cruentus |
| Species Codes | ropbus1, RPBU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rosy-patched Bushshrike belong to?
The Rosy-patched Bushshrike (Rhodophoneus cruentus) belongs to the Bushshrikes and Allies family (Malaconotidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rosy-patched Bushshrike?
The rosy-patched bushshrike is a species of bird in the family Malaconotidae. It is the only species placed in the genus Rhodophoneus. It is found in Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, and Tanzania. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry shrubland....
Where can I report a Rosy-patched Bushshrike sighting?
You can log sightings of Rosy-patched Bushshrike on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ropbus1, or on iNaturalist.
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