Turati’s Boubou
Laniarius turatii
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Bushshrikes and Allies (Malaconotidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
Turati's boubou (Laniarius turatii) is a species of bird in the family Malaconotidae.
It is found in Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, and Sierra Leone.
Its natural habitat is moist savanna.
The common name and Latin binomial commemorates the Milanese banker Ercole Turati (1829-1881) who also collected natural history specimens.
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Range and habitat
Rainforest of Guinea-Bissau, western Guinea, and western Sierra Leone.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Turati's boubou
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
