Albertine Sooty Boubou
Laniarius holomelas
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Least Concern
Wingspan
16.5 cm
Weight
41.125 g
Family
Malaconotidae
Order
Passeriformes
About
The Albertine Sooty Boubou is a uniformly dark boubou of the Malaconotidae family, weighing about 41 g with a wingspan near 17 cm. It is endemic to the montane forests of the Albertine Rift in Central Africa, where it forages stealthily through dense undergrowth.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 16.5 cm | 6.5 in |
| Weight | 41.125 g | 1.45 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Malaconotidae |
| Genus | Laniarius |
| Species | Laniarius holomelas |
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Albertine Sooty Boubou endangered?
The Albertine Sooty Boubou has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Albertine Sooty Boubou nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Albertine Sooty Boubou?
The Albertine Sooty Boubou has a wingspan of 16.5 cm, weight of 41.125 g.
What order and family does the Albertine Sooty Boubou belong to?
The Albertine Sooty Boubou (Laniarius holomelas) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Malaconotidae.
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