Black-backed Puffback vs Southern Tchagra
Dryoscopus cubla compared with Tchagra tchagra
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-backed Puffback | Southern Tchagra |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dryoscopus cubla | Tchagra tchagra |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Malaconotidae | Malaconotidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 15.8 cm (6.2 in) | 15.9 cm (6.3 in) |
| Weight | 26.625 g (0.94 oz) | 47.575 g (1.68 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Black-backed Puffback only
Southern Tchagra only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-backed Puffback
Least Concern
Southern Tchagra
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.