Black Boubou
Laniarius nigerrimus
- Family
- Bushshrikes and Allies (Malaconotidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The black boubou (Laniarius nigerrimus), also known as Somali boubou, Erlanger's boubou or coastal boubou, is a medium-size bushshrike. It was split from the tropical boubou as a result of DNA sequence analysis, and this change in status was recognized by the International Ornithological Committee in 2008. Two colour morphs are recognized, a predominantly black one, the black boubou, and an extremely rare black and yellow morph which was formerly considered a separate species, the Bulo Burti boubou (Laniarius liberatus). The black boubou is found in Somalia and northern Kenya.
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Range and habitat
Southern Somalia (lower Shabelle and Jubba valleys) and coastal northeastern Kenya (south to the Tana River).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Black 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.
