Black-backed Puffback
Dryoscopus cubla
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The Black-backed Puffback is a medium-sized shrike-like bird of woodland, bush, and garden habitats across eastern and southern Africa. Males are glossy black above and white below, and during display, the male erects his white rump feathers into a fluffy puff-ball. It feeds on insects gleaned from foliage and bark.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 15.8 cm | 6.2 in |
| Weight | 26.625 g | 0.94 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13 days. Fledging: 18 days.
Clutch Size
2-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Malaconotidae |
| Genus | Dryoscopus |
| Species | Dryoscopus cubla |
Distribution
Black-backed Puffback has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Malaconotidae family