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Gabela Bushshrike
14 03 025 Laniarius amboimensis
Information
Common Name Amboim Bushshrike
Range Angola
Scientific Classification
Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes
Family Malaconotidae
Genus Laniarius
Species Laniarius amboimensis
Conservation Status
ENSpecies
Endangered

The Gabela bushshrike or Amboim bushshrike (Laniarius amboimensis), is a species of bushshrike in the Malaconotidae family. It is endemic to Angola. It is a reclusive and enigmatic bird, and it is not quite resolved whether it should better be considered a distinct species or a well-marked subspecies of the Lühder's bushshrike.

Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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