Four-colored Bushshrike
Telophorus viridis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyMalaconotidae (Bushshrikes and Allies)
- GenusTelophorus (Telophorus Bushshrikes)
- SpeciesTelophorus viridis (Four-colored Bushshrike)
About the Four-colored Bushshrike
The gorgeous bushshrike (Telophorus viridis) is a species of bird in the family Malaconotidae. It is also known as the four-coloured bushshrike. Some use the name gorgeous bushshrike for the subspecies Telophorus viridis viridis only.
Most authorities consider Telophorus viridis to comprise four subspecies: T. v. viridis, T. v. nigricauda, T. v. quartus and T. v. quadricolor. Gorgeous bush-shrikes are rarely seen despite being a commonly occurring species, as they mostly dwell in densely vegetated woodlands. They are primarily insectivorous, gleaning insects from the understory growth they inhabit.
Found in Angola, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, and Zambia (T. v. viridis), coastal Kenya and Tanzania (T. v. nigricauda), Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe (T. v. quartus) and South Africa and Eswatini (T. v. quadricolor).
Gorgeous/Four-coloured bushshrike - Species text in The Atlas of Southern African Birds. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Four-colored Bushshrike in Tsavo East National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 2 | iSimangaliso Wetland Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 3 | Tsavo East National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 4 | Kruger National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 5 | Gonarezhou National Park | 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | |
| 6 | Mkomazi National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 7 | Gorongosa National Park | 🇲🇿 Mozambique |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Four-colored Bushshrike in Tsavo East National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Four-colored Bushshrike sighting in Tsavo East National Park, based on 184 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Four-colored Bushshrike in Tsavo East National Park?
April has the highest sighting rate for Four-colored Bushshrike in Tsavo East National Park in our monthly data.