Southern Boubou
Laniarius ferrugineus
Points
15
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Malaconotidae
Southern Boubou.
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Laniarius ferrugineus
Category
birds
Family
Malaconotidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 46.8 g (EltonTraits).
Points
15 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding southern boubou in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: understorey foraging 40%, ground foraging 40%, mid-level vegetation 20%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 60%; seeds 10%; fruit 10%; endothermic vertebrates 10%; ectothermic vertebrates 10%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Mozambique
EswatiniSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.