Black-backed Puffback vs Papyrus Gonolek
Dryoscopus cubla compared with Laniarius mufumbiri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-backed Puffback | Papyrus Gonolek |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dryoscopus cubla | Laniarius mufumbiri |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Malaconotidae | Malaconotidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 15.8 cm (6.2 in) | 18.0 cm (7.1 in) |
| Weight | 26.625 g (0.94 oz) | 40.1 g (1.41 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-backed Puffback
Near Threatened
Papyrus 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.