Uluguru Bushshrike
Malaconotus alius
ENEndangered Endemic to Tanzania
- Family
- Bushshrikes and Allies (Malaconotidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Uluguru bushshrike (Malaconotus alius) 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.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Uluguru Mountains (central Tanzania).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Uluguru bushshrike
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
