About the Bokmakierie
The bokmakierie is a bushshrike. This family of passerine birds is closely related to the true shrikes in the family Laniidae, and was once included in that group. This species is endemic to southern Africa, mainly in South Africa and Namibia, with an isolated population in the mountains of eastern Zimbabwe and western Mozambique.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Bushshrikes and Allies (Malaconotidae) |
| Species | Telophorus zeylonus |
| Species Codes | bokmak1, BOKM |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bokmakierie belong to?
The Bokmakierie (Telophorus zeylonus) belongs to the Bushshrikes and Allies family (Malaconotidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Bokmakierie?
The bokmakierie is a bushshrike. This family of passerine birds is closely related to the true shrikes in the family Laniidae, and was once included in that group. This species is endemic to southern Africa, mainly in South Africa and Namibia, with an isolated population in the mountains of eastern ...
Where can I report a Bokmakierie sighting?
You can log sightings of Bokmakierie on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bokmak1, or on iNaturalist.
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