Black-backed Puffback vs Yellow-crowned Gonolek
Dryoscopus cubla compared with Laniarius barbarus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-backed Puffback | Yellow-crowned Gonolek |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dryoscopus cubla | Laniarius barbarus |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Malaconotidae | Malaconotidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 15.8 cm (6.2 in) | 21.4 cm (8.4 in) |
| Weight | 26.625 g (0.94 oz) | 48.1 g (1.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-backed Puffback
Least Concern
Yellow-crowned Gonolek
About These Birds
Black-backed Puffback
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.