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Ethiopian Boubou
Laniarius aethiopicus
Ethiopian Boubou (Laniarius aethiopicus) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
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The Ethiopian Boubou (Laniarius aethiopicus) is a member of the Malaconotidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 49.4 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Malaconotidae Bushshrikes
- Genus Laniarius
- Species aethiopicus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 49.4 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Malaconotidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Ethiopian Boubou is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open woodland, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Ethiopian Boubou is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Ethiopian Boubou (Laniarius aethiopicus) is a member of the Malaconotidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It is found across Africa. Its distribution covers AF Eritrea, Ethiopia, nw Somalia and n Kenya.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 49.4 g, with a wing length of about 9.6 cm and a tail of around 8.9 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 7.2 million km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Ethiopian Boubou?
The Ethiopian Boubou is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 49.4 g.
Where does the Ethiopian Boubou live?
The Ethiopian Boubou is found across Africa with a range covering AF Eritrea, Ethiopia, nw Somalia and n Kenya, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Ethiopian Boubou belong to?
The Ethiopian Boubou (Laniarius aethiopicus) belongs to the Malaconotidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Ethiopian Boubou eat?
The Ethiopian Boubou is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Ethiopian Boubou migrate?
The Ethiopian Boubou is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Ethiopian Boubou endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the Ethiopian Boubou make?
1 real field recording of the Ethiopian Boubou — including its subsong — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Ethiopian Boubou's range?
The Ethiopian Boubou has a mapped global range of about 7.2 million km².
Conservation
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