Crows (Corvidae)
Stresemann's Bushcrow (Zavattariornis stresemanni) - HBW 14, p. 608
French: Corbin de Stresemann
German: Akazienhäher
Spanish: Urraquita de Stresemann
Other common names: Bush-crow, Ethiopian/Abyssinian Bushcrow, Zavattariornis
Taxonomy: Zavattariornis stresemanni Moltoni, 1938, Yabelo, region of Borana, southern Ethiopia.
Although long regarded as a member of present family, possesses a number of atypical features, notably its sucking-lice (Mallophaga), and several anatomical peculiarities (including mobility of bare facial skin and structure of palate); has occasionally been placed in monotypic family, Zavattariornithidae, but more recently has been included in starling family, Sturnidae, its small size and sociable behaviour being suggestive of, especially, Wattled Starling (Creatophora cinerea). DNA-sequencing analysis, however, supports its inclusion in present family, with closest relatives Podo.. View all taxonomy...
Although long regarded as a member of present family, possesses a number of atypical features, notably its sucking-lice (Mallophaga), and several anatomical peculiarities (including mobility of bare facial skin and structure of palate); has occasionally been placed in monotypic family, Zavattariornithidae, but more recently has been included in starling family, Sturnidae, its small size and sociable behaviour being suggestive of, especially, Wattled Starling (Creatophora cinerea). DNA-sequencing analysis, however, supports its inclusion in present family, with closest relatives Podoces, Pica and the peculiar Ptilostomus afer; also, its large domed stick nest is reminiscent of that of some Pica species; similarities in plumage colour and pattern have been noted with Nucifraga columbiana and Podoces panderi, but taxonomic significance doubtful. Monotypic.
Distribution: Small area circumscribed by towns of Yabello, Meega and Arero, in S Ethiopia.
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three adults overhead in a bush, preening and allopreening, the one in the middle really enjoying itself Locality Soda, Oromia Region, Ethiopia (Monotypic species)
Martin Kennewell 1 November 2010 2 years ago 42 sec 4.7 -
A group of birds on the ground, feeding. Locality Yabelo, Oromia Region, Ethiopia (Monotypic species)
Josep del Hoyo 12 December 2005 6 years ago 59 sec 4.6 -
A bird turning cattle dung upside down for feeding. Locality Yabelo, Oromia Region, Ethiopia (Monotypic species)
Josep del Hoyo 12 December 2005 7 years ago 37 sec 4.6 -
A nest in a tree Locality Yabelo, Oromia Region, Ethiopia (Monotypic species)
Josep del Hoyo 12 December 2005 6 years ago 14 sec 4.3 -
A bird feeding close to a Superb Starling. Locality Yabelo, Oromia Region, Ethiopia (Monotypic species)
Josep del Hoyo 12 December 2005 6 years ago 28 sec 4.2 -
A bird in a tree. Locality Yabelo, Oromia Region, Ethiopia (Monotypic species)
Josep del Hoyo 12 December 2005 6 years ago 19 sec 4.2
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A bird endemic to Ethiopia
Locality Yabelo, Oromia Region, Ethiopia
Piotr Jonczyk 20 November 2009 3 years ago 4.5 -
An adult foraging on the ground.
Locality Yabelo, Oromia Region, Ethiopia (Monotypic species)
David Beadle 30 January 2009 16 weeks ago 4 -
perching on acacia tree, some 40 road km E of Yabelo (rare endemic Ethiopian species, highly restricted range)
Locality Yabelo, Oromia Region, Ethiopia
Hector Ceballos-Lascurain 22 weeks ago 3.8 -
a bird in flight
Locality Yabelo, Oromia Region, Ethiopia (Monotypic species)
Stefan Helming 22 May 2009 3 years ago 3.6 -
Walking in grass.
Locality Yabelo, Oromia Region, Ethiopia (Monotypic species)
Ken Havard 7 November 2011 51 weeks ago 3.5 -
A bird foraging in the short stubble at Yabello Ranch
Locality Yabelo, Oromia Region, Ethiopia (Monotypic species)
Ian Fulton 20 February 2008 3 years ago 3.5
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