Black-backed Puffback vs Willard's Sooty Boubou
Dryoscopus cubla compared with Laniarius willardi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-backed Puffback | Willard's Sooty Boubou |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dryoscopus cubla | Laniarius willardi |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Malaconotidae | Malaconotidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 15.8 cm (6.2 in) | — |
| Weight | 26.625 g (0.94 oz) | 42.5 g (1.50 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-backed Puffback
Not Evaluated
Willard's Sooty Boubou
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.