Scientific name Malaconotus Higher classification Bushshrike Order Passerine | Family Malaconotidae Phylum Chordata Rank Genus | |
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Lower classifications Grey‑headed bushshrike, Uluguru bushshrike, Fiery‑breasted bushshrike, Green‑breasted bushshrike, Lagden's bushshrike | ||
Malaconotus is a genus of bird in the bush-shrike family Malaconotidae . About 60% of the species formerly placed here are now usually separated in Telophorus. The old taxonomy is also often found though.
Malaconotus sensu stricto contains the following species:
Sometimes the olive bushshrike (Telophorus olivaceus) is included in this genus.
References
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