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Southern Boubou

Southern Boubou

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6 months ago door jenny van Dorland
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The Southern Boubou is a common and distinctive bushshrike endemic to southern Africa. It has glossy black upperparts and pale underparts, often washed with rufous, and is known for its wide range of melodious calls.
Where to spot
Endemic to southern Africa, found in a variety of wooded habitats including forests, woodlands, thickets, and gardens.
How to spot
Look for its black upperparts and pale underparts, often with a rufous wash on the flanks. Listen for its extensive repertoire of whistles, clicks, and often perfectly synchronized duets.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, particularly vocal during the breeding season.
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Laniarius ferrugineus00.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Laniarius ferrugineus 195664307.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Laniarius ferrugineus natalensis.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Southern Boubou, Laniarius ferrugineus (6069972929).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Southern Boubou (Laniarius ferrugineus).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Southern Boubou (Laniarius ferrugineus) (51694469196).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Southern Boubou (Laniarius ferrugineus) (5958037062).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Southern Boubou (Laniarius ferrugineus) (7623230084).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Southern Boubou (Laniarius ferrugineus) (7623231960).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
The Southern Boubou is a master of vocal imitation, able to mimic the calls of numerous other bird species found in its habitat.
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jenny van Dorland
jenny van Dorland
6 months ago
Southern Boubou
Sundays River Valley Local Municipality,...
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