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UC IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Malaconotidae

Black-fronted Bushshrike

Chlorophoneus nigrifrons

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6190 / 11068

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
18–19 cm
Body Mass
34.8 g
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 104

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 104).

DEF 66

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 66).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Africa: Eastern Habitat: Forest & Woodland
3 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Chlorophoneus nigrifrons nigrifrons

    c Kenya, Tanzania and n Malawi

  • Chlorophoneus nigrifrons manningi

    se DR Congo and n Zambia

  • Chlorophoneus nigrifrons sandgroundi

    se Malawi, Mozambique, e Zimbabwe and ne South Africa

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Chlorophoneus nigrifrons

Which family does it belong to?

Bushshrikes (Malaconotidae)

Where is it found?

Africa: Eastern

Sources & credits

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