Overview
The Ethiopian boubou (Laniarius aethiopicus) is a species of bird in the family Malaconotidae.
It is found in Eritrea, Ethiopia, northwest Somalia, and northern Kenya. Its natural habitat is moist savanna.
Its breast and belly are pinkish.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Far eastern Sudan to Eritrea, Ethiopia, northwestern Somalia, and far northern Kenya.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Ethiopian boubou
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
