Black-backed Puffback vs Doherty's Bushshrike
Dryoscopus cubla compared with Telophorus dohertyi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-backed Puffback | Doherty's Bushshrike |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dryoscopus cubla | Telophorus dohertyi |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Malaconotidae | Malaconotidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 15.8 cm (6.2 in) | 16.0 cm (6.3 in) |
| Weight | 26.625 g (0.94 oz) | 37.18 g (1.31 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-backed Puffback
Least Concern
Doherty'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.