Black Boubou

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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).

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