Black-backed Puffback vs Monteiro's Bushshrike
Dryoscopus cubla compared with Malaconotus monteiri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-backed Puffback | Monteiro's Bushshrike |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dryoscopus cubla | Malaconotus monteiri |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Malaconotidae | Malaconotidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 15.8 cm (6.2 in) | 22.7 cm (8.9 in) |
| Weight | 26.625 g (0.94 oz) | 84.0 g (2.96 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-backed Puffback
Near Threatened
Monteiro's Bushshrike
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.