Kruger National Park
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Gorgeous Bushshrike
Telophorus viridis
The four-coloured bushshrike (Telophorus viridis) is a species of bird in the Malaconotidae family.
Species insights
When to visit
Most records Oct to Nov
When Gorgeous Bushshrike sightings peak, from open records. Outside these months it is seen less often, not never.
Best monthsOct to Nov
Records161 records
Curve from 161 national iNaturalist observations, not from one property. Single-month spikes are discarded as upload artefacts, and below 50 records we show no curve at all.
Where you'll find it
KwaZulu-Natal and beyond
Provinces where Gorgeous Bushshrike is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
161 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the Gorgeous Bushshrike
Stays that give back
Across South Africa
Rhino Sands Safari Camp
Hazyview
From R 22,680a night
Gorgeous Bushshrike recorded here
Tandweni Villa
Mkuze
From R 14,000a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Pafuri Camp by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
From R 11,820a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Baobab Hill House by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
From R 17,120a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Nkula Walking Camp by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
From R 8,380a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge
Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park
Price on request
Gorgeous Bushshrike recorded here
Hutwini Walking Camp by RETURN Africa
Kruger National Park
From R 11,820a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Mdluli Safari Lodge
Kruger National Park
From R 10,670a night
Gorgeous Bushshrike recorded here
Plains Camp @ Rhino Walking Safaris
Mpumalanga
Price on request
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Kruger Shalati: The Train on the Bridge
Kruger National Park
From R 17,400a night
Gorgeous Bushshrike recorded here
Kruger Untamed - Satara Plains Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 11,980a night
Gorgeous Bushshrike recorded here
Kosi Forest Lodge
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Price on request
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Kruger Untamed - Tshokwane River Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 17,500a night
Gorgeous Bushshrike recorded here
Tomjachu Bush Retreat
Mbombela
From R 3,300a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
&Beyond Phinda Zuka Lodge
Phinda Private Game Reserve
Price on request
Gorgeous Bushshrike recorded here
Bonamanzi Game Reserve
Hluhluwe
From R 240a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Zvakanaka Farm
Louis Trichardt
From R 650a night
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
&Beyond Phinda Vlei Lodge
Phinda Private Game Reserve
Price on request
Gorgeous Bushshrike recorded here
Berg-en-Dal Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 390a night
Gorgeous Bushshrike recorded here
Malelane Satellite Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 390a night
Gorgeous Bushshrike recorded here
&Beyond Phinda Rock Lodge
Phinda Private Game Reserve
Price on request
Gorgeous Bushshrike recorded here
Pretoriuskop Rest Camp
Kruger National Park
From R 390a night
Gorgeous Bushshrike recorded here
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park: Mpila Camp
Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park
From R 1,420a night
Gorgeous Bushshrike recorded here
&Beyond Phinda Mountain Lodge
Phinda Private Game Reserve
Price on request
Gorgeous Bushshrike recorded here
The Elephant Coast
Next stop
iSimangaliso wetlands, sand forest, and Sodwana reefs
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When and where to find the Gorgeous Bushshrike
Hosts have recorded the Gorgeous Bushshrike at stays in or beside Kruger National Park, Phinda Private Game Reserve and Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park.
Best hours of the day
- The first hours after sunrise, and late afternoon. Birds call and feed most in the cool.
- Midday. Quieter, especially in summer heat.
Where to base yourself
Limpopo
Kruger
LimpopoSelf-driveStays in LimpopoKwaZulu-Natal
Phinda · Hluhluwe-Imfolozi · iSimangaliso Wetland
KwaZulu-NatalGuided drivesStays in KwaZulu-Natal
Ways to look
Species
Telophorus viridis
Records
161
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Gorgeous Bushshrike on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Gorgeous Bushshrike in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Gorgeous Bushshrike at stays in or beside Kruger National Park, Phinda Private Game Reserve, Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park, iSimangaliso Wetland Park, Ithala Game Reserve and Ndumo Game Reserve. A record means a host has seen it on the property or nearby, which makes these the places to base yourself; it is never a guarantee of a sighting on any given day.
Where can you see the Gorgeous Bushshrike in South Africa?
The Gorgeous Bushshrike is most recorded in KwaZulu-Natal (68% of records), Mpumalanga (18% of records), Limpopo (14% of records), based on 161 iNaturalist observations. 28 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Gorgeous Bushshrike on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the Gorgeous Bushshrike?
Sightings of the Gorgeous Bushshrike peak from Oct to Nov, based on 161 iNaturalist records. You may still see it outside those months, sightings are just less frequent.
What is the Gorgeous Bushshrike?
The four-coloured bushshrike (Telophorus viridis) is a species of bird in the Malaconotidae family. It is also known as the gorgeous bushshrike, although some use this name for the subspecies Telophorus viridis viridis only.