Kingdom Animalia Order Passeriformes Genus Laniarius Higher classification Laniarius | Phylum Chordata Family Malaconotidae Scientific name Laniarius amboimensis Rank Species | |
Similar Bird, Turati's boubou, Monteiro's bushshrike, Laniarius, Fülleborn's boubou | ||
The Gabela bushshrike (Laniarius amboimensis) or Amboim bushshrike is a bird in the family Malaconotidae. It is a reclusive and enigmatic bird, and it is not quite resolved whether it should better be considered a distinct species or a well-marked subspecies of Lühder's bushshrike. It is endemic to Angola.
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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