Gabela bushshrike

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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.

Gabela bushshrike
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Malaconotidae
Genus: Laniarius
Species:
L. amboimensis
Binomial name
Laniarius amboimensis
Moltoni, 1932
Synonyms

Laniarius luehderi amboimensis

Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

References

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  1. ^ BirdLife International (2020). "Laniarius amboimensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T22707540A173885632. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2020-3.RLTS.T22707540A173885632.en. Retrieved 13 November 2021.