Gabela bushshrike
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.
| Gabela bushshrike | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Malaconotidae |
| Genus: | Laniarius |
| Species: | L. amboimensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Laniarius amboimensis Moltoni, 1923 | |
| Synonyms | |
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Laniarius luehderi amboimensis | |
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
References
- BirdLife International (2013). "Laniarius amboimensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
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