Black-backed Puffback vs Swamp Boubou
Dryoscopus cubla compared with Laniarius bicolor
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-backed Puffback | Swamp Boubou |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dryoscopus cubla | Laniarius bicolor |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Malaconotidae | Malaconotidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 15.8 cm (6.2 in) | 19.1 cm (7.5 in) |
| Weight | 26.625 g (0.94 oz) | 53.5 g (1.89 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-backed Puffback
Least Concern
Swamp 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.