Red-eyed Puffback
Dryoscopus senegalensis
The Red-eyed Puffback (Dryoscopus senegalensis) is a legendary bushshrik found in 8 countries, weighing about 29 g. The red-eyed puffback is a species of bird in the family Malaconotidae.
About the Red-eyed Puffback
The red-eyed puffback is a species of bird in the family Malaconotidae. It is found in Nigeria and Central Africa. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
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Where it lives
When to see it
The Red-eyed Puffback can be seen all year round, with peak activity in February. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Red-eyed Puffback look like?
- The red-eyed puffback is a species of bird in the family Malaconotidae.
- How big is a Red-eyed Puffback?
- The Red-eyed Puffback is a small sized bird weighing about 29 g.
- Where can you see a Red-eyed Puffback?
- The Red-eyed Puffback occurs in 8 countries, including Cameroon, Gabon, the Central African Republic, Congo - Brazzaville and Congo - Kinshasa.
- What birds look similar to a Red-eyed Puffback?
- The Red-eyed Puffback is most easily confused with the Pringle's Puffback, the Sabine's Puffback and the Pink-footed Puffback.
- Is the Red-eyed Puffback endangered?
- The Red-eyed Puffback is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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