Gonolek of the papyruses

The Gonolek of the papyruses or Gonolek with gilded head ( Laniarius mufumbiri ) is a bird of the family of the Corvidae, formerly placed in the family of the Malaconotidae. This endemic bird of the African east is an inhabitant of the marshes with papyrus (qualified species of endemic of the papyrus).

Habitat

Gonolek of the papyruses lives only in the marshes with papyrus, at an altitude lower than 1.600 Mr.

Distribution and population

The population of this bird is estimated at 2 million individuals.

Statute and safeguarding

The principal threat for this species is the destruction of its habitat per drainage of the marshes or burning and overexploitation of the papyruses.

IUCN classified this species in category NT (quasi threatened) because of reduction of its habitat.

Philately

Kenya emitted a stamp with the effigy of this bird in 1984 (see the stamp here).

Photographs and vidéos

on African Bird Club
Video IBC: an adult in the papyruses (Uganda)
Photo Flickr on Avibase

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