Swamp Boubou
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Bushshrikes and Allies

Swamp Boubou

Laniarius bicolor

LCLeast Concern
Family
Bushshrikes and Allies (Malaconotidae)
Order
Passeriformes

Overview

The swamp boubou (Laniarius bicolor), also known as the Gabon boubou, is a species of bird in the Malaconotidae or bushshrike family. It is native to western and southern Central Africa. In the north of their range, savannah thickets constitute an important part of their habitat, while in the south they are strongly associated with river systems and marshes, for which they are named. The pair bond appears to be maintained by duetting, which in the south is generally synchronous or overlapping.

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Range and habitat

Sources and further reading

Last updated September 29, 2026.