The Tropical Boubou is a widespread and highly vocal bushshrike found across much of sub-Saharan Africa. It is characterized by its glossy black upperparts and white underparts, often with rufous flanks.
Where to spot
Widespread across sub-Saharan Africa, inhabiting a variety of wooded habitats, including dense bush, thickets, riverine forests, and gardens.
How to spot
Listen for its characteristic loud, liquid, and often duetting calls. Look for its striking black and white plumage. It can be shy in dense cover but often perches on exposed branches to sing.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, often heard calling prominently in the mornings and evenings.
Where to spot
Widespread across sub-Saharan Africa, inhabiting a variety of wooded habitats, including dense bush, thickets, riverine forests, and gardens.
How to spot
Listen for its characteristic loud, liquid, and often duetting calls. Look for its striking black and white plumage. It can be shy in dense cover but often perches on exposed branches to sing.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, often heard calling prominently in the mornings and evenings.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Tropical Boubous are renowned for their intricate and perfectly synchronized duets, where one bird calls and the other responds instantly, creating a complex vocal exchange.
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