Gabela Bushshrike
Laniarius amboimensis
ENEndangered Endemic to Angola
- Family
- Bushshrikes and Allies (Malaconotidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Gabela bushshrike (Laniarius amboimensis) or Amboim bushshrike is a bird in the family Malaconotidae. It is a reclusive and enigmatic bird, and it is not quite resolved whether it should better be considered a distinct species or a well-marked subspecies of Lühder's bushshrike. It is endemic to Angola.
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
West-central Angola (Gabela escarpment).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Gabela 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.
