About the Doherty's Bushshrike
Doherty's bushshrike is a colourful but skulking species of bush-shrike of the family Malaconotidae which is found in forest habitats in north-central Africa.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Bushshrikes and Allies (Malaconotidae) |
| Species | Telophorus dohertyi |
| Species Codes | dohbus1, DOBU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Doherty's Bushshrike belong to?
The Doherty's Bushshrike (Telophorus dohertyi) belongs to the Bushshrikes and Allies family (Malaconotidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Doherty's Bushshrike?
Doherty's bushshrike is a colourful but skulking species of bush-shrike of the family Malaconotidae which is found in forest habitats in north-central Africa....
Where can I report a Doherty's Bushshrike sighting?
You can log sightings of Doherty's Bushshrike on eBird (ebird.org) using species code dohbus1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
50
Species in Family
18
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