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 -
A bird looking for food in cattle dung and finding it. Locality Yabelo, Oromia Region, Ethiopia (Monotypic species)
Josep del Hoyo 12 December 2005 6 years ago 59 sec 3.9 -
front view of adult, preens rump area, turns on branch and drops to the floor - note the staining from the red soil Locality Soda, Oromia Region, Ethiopia (Monotypic species)
Martin Kennewell 1 November 2010 2 years ago 20 sec 3.8 -
A bird breaking cattle dung into pieces to find food. Locality Yabelo, Oromia Region, Ethiopia (Monotypic species)
Josep del Hoyo 12 December 2005 6 years ago 43 sec 3.8 -
A bird pecking cattle dung for feeding. Locality Yabelo, Oromia Region, Ethiopia (Monotypic species)
Josep del Hoyo 12 December 2005 6 years ago 47 sec 3.8 -
A bird walking on the ground and feeding Locality Ethiopia (Monotypic species)
Ron Hoff 8 December 2007 5 years ago 22 sec 3.5 -
Two birds in a tree and flying away. Locality Yabelo, Oromia Region, Ethiopia (Monotypic species)
Josep del Hoyo 12 December 2005 6 years ago 32 sec 3.4 -
A bird in a bush, preening and flying away. Locality Yabelo, Oromia Region, Ethiopia (Monotypic species)
Josep del Hoyo 12 December 2005 6 years ago 13 sec 3.4 -
A bird on the ground, feeding. Locality Yabelo, Oromia Region, Ethiopia (Monotypic species)
Josep del Hoyo 12 December 2005 6 years ago 31 sec 3.3
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