Grey-headed Bushshrike
A species of Large Bushshrikes Scientific name : Malaconotus blanchoti Genus : Large Bushshrikes
Grey-headed Bushshrike, A species of Large Bushshrikes
Botanical name: Malaconotus blanchoti
Genus: Large Bushshrikes
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Description General Info
Description
The grey-headed bushshrike (Malaconotus blanchoti) is a species of bird in the family Malaconotidae. It is widespread throughout Sub-Saharan Africa, although relatively absent in Central and Southern Africa. Its natural habitats are dry savannah and moist savannah. 
Size
26 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Grey-headed Bushshrike preys on large arthropods, small vertebrates, and bird eggs. It forages through vegetation, hawks insects in flight, and raids nests. Grey-headed Bushshrike uses unique tactics such as wedging prey for dismemberment or beating it against branches. It joins mixed-species flocks or hunts solitarily.
Habitat
Grey-headed Bushshrike thrives in diverse wooded environments, commonly found in open savanna woodlands with thick bushes and dense foliage close to the ground. It occupies habitats with tangled growth and prefers regions with a mix of thick undergrowth, including riverine forests, woodlands with a canopy of small trees, and shrubby pastures. Grey-headed Bushshrike is also adapted to live in rich, riparian thickets and mixed woodland areas that often feature specific tree species. It can be occasionally observed in large gardens and parks within its geographical range.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Bushshrike Genus
Large Bushshrikes Species
Grey-headed Bushshrike 
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