Black Boubou
Black Boubou (<em>Laniarius nigerrimus</em>) is a species of Bushshrikes (<em>Malaconotidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Black Boubou (Laniarius nigerrimus) is a species of Bushshrikes (Malaconotidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Laniarius; binomial: Laniarius nigerrimus; authority: (Reichenow, 1879).
Distribution
Breeding range: Africa.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Laniarius nigerrimus, previously erlangeri (a junior synonym) is split from L. aethiopicus based on DNA analyses (Nguembock et al. 2008; Redman comments); resequence to follow Red-naped Bushshrike; Change English name to Black Boubou. Includes "Laniarius liberatus" (Bulo Burti Boubou) as a color morph (Nguembock et al. 2008).
