Bokmakierie

Bokmakierie

Telophorus zeylonus

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Malaconotidae

About

The bokmakierie is a bushshrike. This family of passerine birds is closely related to the true shrikes in the family Laniidae, and was once included in that group. This species is endemic to southern Africa, mainly in South Africa and Namibia, with an isolated population in the mountains of eastern Zimbabwe and western Mozambique.

Fun Fact

This family of passerine birds is closely related to the true shrikes in the family Laniidae, and was once included in that group.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to southern Africa, mainly in South Africa and Namibia, with an isolated population in the mountains of eastern Zimbabwe and western Mozambique.

Diet

Diet of insects, small lizards, snakes, small birds and frogs.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance