Black-backed Puffback vs Northern Puffback
Dryoscopus cubla compared with Dryoscopus gambensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-backed Puffback | Northern Puffback |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dryoscopus cubla | Dryoscopus gambensis |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Malaconotidae | Malaconotidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 15.8 cm (6.2 in) | 18.1 cm (7.1 in) |
| Weight | 26.625 g (0.94 oz) | 32.5 g (1.15 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Black-backed Puffback only
None
Northern Puffback only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-backed Puffback
Least Concern
Northern Puffback
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.