Albertine Boubou
NameAlbertine Boubou
Common NameAlbertine Boubou
Scientific NameLaniarius holomelas
FamilyMalaconotidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)55
Plumage DetailsEntirely glossy black plumage, appearing iridescent in good light.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its distinctive, often duetting calls, consisting of clear, ringing whistles and 'bou-bou' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Albertine Rift montane forests of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, and Uganda.
Identifying Featuresentirely glossy black plumage, distinctive duetting calls, found in dense montane forest undergrowth
Description
The Albertine Boubou is a medium-sized, entirely glossy black bushshrike. It is typically found foraging in the dense undergrowth of montane forests, often detected by its distinctive duetting calls.
