Papyrus gonolek

Papyrus gonolek
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Malaconotidae
Genus: Laniarius
Species:
L. mufumbiri
Binomial name
Laniarius mufumbiri

The papyrus gonolek (Laniarius mufumbiri) is a species of bird in the family Malaconotidae. It is found in Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda.[1] It has specialised habitat requirements, being restricted to papyrus swamps. Not yet a threatened species, it has become rare due to habitat loss and pollution.

  1. ^ a b BirdLife International (2016). "Laniarius mufumbiri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22707593A94130975. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22707593A94130975.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.