Lowland Sooty Boubou
Laniarius leucorhynchus
The Lowland Sooty Boubou (Laniarius leucorhynchus) is a rare bushshrik found in 13 countries, weighing about 50 g. The lowland sooty boubou, also known as the sooty boubou, is a species of bird in the family Malaconotidae.
About the Lowland Sooty Boubou
The lowland sooty boubou, also known as the sooty boubou, is a species of bird in the family Malaconotidae. It is native to the African tropical rainforest. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist shrubland.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Togo.
When to see it
The Lowland Sooty Boubou can be seen all year round, with peak activity in November. It is a resident species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- What does a Lowland Sooty Boubou look like?
- The lowland sooty boubou, also known as the sooty boubou, is a species of bird in the family Malaconotidae.
- How big is a Lowland Sooty Boubou?
- The Lowland Sooty Boubou is a small sized bird weighing about 50 g.
- Where can you see a Lowland Sooty Boubou?
- The Lowland Sooty Boubou occurs in 13 countries, including Ghana, Uganda, Congo - Brazzaville, Liberia and the Central African Republic.
- What birds look similar to a Lowland Sooty Boubou?
- The Lowland Sooty Boubou is most easily confused with the Yellow-breasted Boubou, the Fülleborn's Boubou and the Willard's Sooty Boubou.
- Is the Lowland Sooty Boubou endangered?
- The Lowland Sooty Boubou is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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