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Bokmakierie
- Scientific name
- Telophorus zeylonus
- Family
- Malaconotidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Shrubland
- Wing shape
- Rounded
- Tail shape
- Notched
Where it came from
The Bokmakierie, classified as Telophorus zeylonus, is a distinct species of bushshrike native to Southern Africa. It is widely recognized for its vibrant olive-green and yellow plumage, complemented by a characteristic black breast band and throat patch. Its evolutionary development within the region has resulted in a bird perfectly adapted to the open scrublands, coastal dunes, and suburban gardens of the area.
The species is named for its distinctive, loud, and bell-like call, which is frequently performed as a duet between a mated pair. Ornithologically, it is noted for its rounded wings and notched tail, features that assist in its localized, purposeful flight patterns. It was officially described in the 18th century, and it remains a common fixture in the Southern African landscape, observed and studied for its complex social behavior and striking, bold visual presentation.
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