About the Crimson-breasted Gonolek
The crimson-breasted shrike or the crimson-breasted gonolek,, or the crimson-breasted boubou, is a southern African bird. It has black upper parts with a white flash on the wing, and bright scarlet underparts. The International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated it as a "least-concern species".
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Bushshrikes and Allies (Malaconotidae) |
| Species | Laniarius atrococcineus |
| Species Codes | crbgon1, CBGO, CBSH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Crimson-breasted Gonolek belong to?
The Crimson-breasted Gonolek (Laniarius atrococcineus) belongs to the Bushshrikes and Allies family (Malaconotidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Crimson-breasted Gonolek?
The crimson-breasted shrike or the crimson-breasted gonolek,, or the crimson-breasted boubou, is a southern African bird. It has black upper parts with a white flash on the wing, and bright scarlet underparts. The International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated it as a \"least-concern specie...
Where can I report a Crimson-breasted Gonolek sighting?
You can log sightings of Crimson-breasted Gonolek on eBird (ebird.org) using species code crbgon1, or on iNaturalist.
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