About the Uluguru Bushshrike
The Uluguru bushshrike is a species of rare bird occurring only in the Uluguru Mountains in Morogoro Region of Tanzania. It was discovered in 1926 and was known to be confined to a single site in the Uluguru North Forest Reserve of about 84 km2. However, in March 2007, a team of Wildlife Conservation Society of Tanzania discovered its presence in the Uluguru South Forest Reserve in Morogoro Region. There are an estimated 1200 pairs remaining and the population trend is stable.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Bushshrikes and Allies (Malaconotidae) |
| Species | Malaconotus alius |
| Species Codes | ulubus1, ULBU |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Uluguru Bushshrike belong to?
The Uluguru Bushshrike (Malaconotus alius) belongs to the Bushshrikes and Allies family (Malaconotidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Uluguru Bushshrike?
The Uluguru Bushshrike is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Uluguru Bushshrike?
The Uluguru bushshrike is a species of rare bird occurring only in the Uluguru Mountains in Morogoro Region of Tanzania. It was discovered in 1926 and was known to be confined to a single site in the Uluguru North Forest Reserve of about 84 km2. However, in March 2007, a team of Wildlife Conservatio...
Where can I report a Uluguru Bushshrike sighting?
You can log sightings of Uluguru Bushshrike on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ulubus1, or on iNaturalist.
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