Malaconotus blanchoti | Grey-headed Bushshrike | Spookvoël
Modimolle, Nov 2008
Kamonande, Apr 2022
Modimolle, Feb 2017
juvenile
Modimolle, May 2020
with Spotted Bush Snake
A breeding resident. Fairly common and widespread across the Waterberg, less so in the surrounding thorn savanna (69% in, 31% out; recorded in 75% of the Waterberg pentads); frequents woodland, favouring areas with tall, closely spaced trees; a skulking species, its presence is usually given away by its mournful, drawn-out whistle. Breeds in summer.
