About the Black-headed Gonolek
The black-headed gonolek is a species of bird in the family Malaconotidae. It is found in the African countries of Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Bushshrikes and Allies (Malaconotidae) |
| Species | Laniarius erythrogaster |
| Species Codes | blhgon1, BHGO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-headed Gonolek belong to?
The Black-headed Gonolek (Laniarius erythrogaster) belongs to the Bushshrikes and Allies family (Malaconotidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-headed Gonolek?
The black-headed gonolek is a species of bird in the family Malaconotidae. It is found in the African countries of Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda....
Where can I report a Black-headed Gonolek sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-headed Gonolek on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blhgon1, or on iNaturalist.
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