many-coloured bush-shrike
bird
Also known as: Chlorophoneus multicolor
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The many-coloured bush-shrike (Chlorophoneus multicolor) is an African bird belonging to the bush-shrike group. Bush-shrikes are distinct from true shrikes, often having brighter plumage and less raptorial bills. They are typically insect eaters that forage within bushes and are known for their clear whistling calls. A notable characteristic of the many-coloured bush-shrike is its polymorphic variation, meaning individuals can display different colors on their underparts, ranging from red or yellow to sometimes black or white.1
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