Fülleborn's Boubou
NameFülleborn's Boubou
Common NameFülleborn's Boubou
Scientific NameLaniarius fuelleborni
FamilyMalaconotidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is uniformly glossy black across the entire body, including the head, wings, and tail. The bill and legs are also black. There is no significant sexual dimorphism in plumage.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its distinctive and complex duetting calls, where pairs coordinate a series of whistles, clucks, and churring notes, often in a rapid, antiphonal exchange.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the montane regions of southwestern Tanzania and northern Malawi, typically found at higher altitudes.
Identifying FeaturesEntirely glossy black plumage, Medium size for a bushshrike, Distinctive duetting vocalizations, Restricted geographic range in East African montane forests
Description
Fülleborn's Boubou is a medium-sized bushshrike characterized by its entirely glossy black plumage. This species is known for its complex and coordinated duetting calls, often heard in the dense undergrowth of its montane forest habitat.
