Swamp Boubou
Laniarius bicolor
The Swamp Boubou (Laniarius bicolor) is a rare bushshrik found in 9 countries, weighing about 54 g. The swamp boubou, also known as the Gabon boubou, is a species of bird in the Malaconotidae or bushshrike family.
About the Swamp Boubou
The swamp boubou, also known as the Gabon boubou, is a species of bird in the Malaconotidae or bushshrike family. It is native to western and southern Central Africa. In the north of their range, savannah thickets constitute an important part of their habitat, while in the south they are strongly associated with river systems and marshes, for which they are named. The pair bond appears to be maintained by duetting, which in the south is generally synchronous or overlapping. It is most similar to L. major major, with which it perhaps hybridizes, but the underpart plumage is immaculate white, while the female contributes a ratchet-like note to the duet.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Cameroon.
When to see it
Best months: January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in September. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Swamp Boubou look like?
- The swamp boubou, also known as the Gabon boubou, is a species of bird in the Malaconotidae or bushshrike family.
- How big is a Swamp Boubou?
- The Swamp Boubou is a small sized bird weighing about 54 g.
- Where can you see a Swamp Boubou?
- The Swamp Boubou occurs in 9 countries, including Botswana, Namibia, Angola, Zambia and Gabon.
- What birds look similar to a Swamp Boubou?
- The Swamp Boubou is most easily confused with the Ethiopian Boubou, the Lühder's Bushshrike and the East Coast Boubou.
- Is the Swamp Boubou endangered?
- The Swamp Boubou is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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