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;[[:Category:Laniarius|Laniarius]] ferrugineus | ;[[:Category:Laniarius|Laniarius]] ferrugineus | ||
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==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
| − | Length 21-23 cm | + | Length 21-23 cm<br /> |
| − | + | Upperparts black with a white wing-stripe. Throat and breast creamy white; gradual transition to rufous belly. The bill and eyes are black, and the legs and feet are dark grey. | |
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==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
Southern and eastern [[South Africa]], [[Swaziland]] and southern [[Mozambique]]. | Southern and eastern [[South Africa]], [[Swaziland]] and southern [[Mozambique]]. | ||
==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
| − | ''Laniarius ferrugineus'' has 6 subspecies. These vary in size and plumage colouration. | + | ====Subspecies==== |
| + | ''Laniarius ferrugineus'' has 6 subspecies<sup>[[#References|[1]]]</sup>. These vary in size and plumage colouration. | ||
*''L. f. ferrugineus'' from south-western South Africa (west of 23° 20' E) is described above; | *''L. f. ferrugineus'' from south-western South Africa (west of 23° 20' E) is described above; | ||
*''L. f. natalensis'' from the interior of south-eastern South Africa south of 27° 30' S; the male has a whiter throat and breast than the nominate race and the female has darker upper parts; | *''L. f. natalensis'' from the interior of south-eastern South Africa south of 27° 30' S; the male has a whiter throat and breast than the nominate race and the female has darker upper parts; | ||
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Forest, forest edge, thickets and well-wooded gardens. | Forest, forest edge, thickets and well-wooded gardens. | ||
==Behaviour== | ==Behaviour== | ||
| − | + | Generally secretive and most easily found by following the call, but does become habituated to humans at picnic sites and in gardens. Responds to spishing. | |
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| − | + | Usually keeps to thick vegetation, where it forages mainly for invertebrates, eggs and nestlings, but also fruit and seeds. | |
| + | ====Breeding==== | ||
| + | The nest is a shallow cup of sticks, roots, grass and spider web, usually concealed in dense vegetation. Two to three eggs are laid August to February. | ||
| + | ====Vocalisation==== | ||
| + | The Southern Boubou has a large repertoire of calls including loud ringing notes and harsh buzzing sounds. Often calls in duet, birds alternating several times. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
| − | Claassens A & Marais E. 2008. Species information page - Southern Boubou. SASOL Bird e-Guide. [http://www.birdlife.org.za/fieldguide/book/species_info.php?id=128 www.birdlife.org.za/fieldguide] Downloaded 25 January 2008. | + | #{{Ref-Clements6thAug11}}#Claassens A & Marais E. 2008. Species information page - Southern Boubou. SASOL Bird e-Guide. [http://www.birdlife.org.za/fieldguide/book/species_info.php?id=128 www.birdlife.org.za/fieldguide] Downloaded 25 January 2008. |
| − | + | #Gibbon, G. 2002. Roberts' Multimedia Birds of Southern Africa: Version 3. John Voelcker Bird Book Fund. [http://www.sabirding.co.za/ www.sabirding.co.za] | |
| − | Gibbon, G. 2002. Roberts' Multimedia Birds of Southern Africa: Version 3. John Voelcker Bird Book Fund. [http://www.sabirding.co.za/ www.sabirding.co.za] | + | {{ref}} |
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
{{GSearch|Southern+Boubou}} | {{GSearch|Southern+Boubou}} | ||
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| + | {{Video|Southern_Boubou}} | ||
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Revision as of 15:12, 24 June 2012
- Laniarius ferrugineus
Identification
Length 21-23 cm
Upperparts black with a white wing-stripe. Throat and breast creamy white; gradual transition to rufous belly. The bill and eyes are black, and the legs and feet are dark grey.
Distribution
Southern and eastern South Africa, Swaziland and southern Mozambique.
Taxonomy
Subspecies
Laniarius ferrugineus has 6 subspecies[1]. These vary in size and plumage colouration.
- L. f. ferrugineus from south-western South Africa (west of 23° 20' E) is described above;
- L. f. natalensis from the interior of south-eastern South Africa south of 27° 30' S; the male has a whiter throat and breast than the nominate race and the female has darker upper parts;
- L. f. pondoensis from coastal south-eastern South Africa (24° 20' E to 29° 20' S); the upper parts of the male are more glossy than those of the nominate race, and the under parts are slightly olive;
- L. f. transvaalensis from north-eastern South Africa and Swaziland; breast buffy white and belly paler rufous than nominate;
- L. f. tongensis Mozambique south of 20° 20' S and south to St Lucia in South Africa; most of under parts white; flanks and belly buffy; smaller than nominate;
- L. f. savensis Mozambique north of 20° 20' S and south of Save River; similar to L. f. tongensis, but smaller with slate grey upper parts.
Habitat
Forest, forest edge, thickets and well-wooded gardens.
Behaviour
Generally secretive and most easily found by following the call, but does become habituated to humans at picnic sites and in gardens. Responds to spishing.
Diet
Usually keeps to thick vegetation, where it forages mainly for invertebrates, eggs and nestlings, but also fruit and seeds.
Breeding
The nest is a shallow cup of sticks, roots, grass and spider web, usually concealed in dense vegetation. Two to three eggs are laid August to February.
Vocalisation
The Southern Boubou has a large repertoire of calls including loud ringing notes and harsh buzzing sounds. Often calls in duet, birds alternating several times.
References
- Clements, JF. 2011. The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to August 2011. Ithaca: Cornell Univ. Press. ISBN 978-0801445019. Spreadsheet available at http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/downloadable-clements-checklist
- Claassens A & Marais E. 2008. Species information page - Southern Boubou. SASOL Bird e-Guide. www.birdlife.org.za/fieldguide Downloaded 25 January 2008.
- Gibbon, G. 2002. Roberts' Multimedia Birds of Southern Africa: Version 3. John Voelcker Bird Book Fund. www.sabirding.co.za
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Southern Boubou. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 26 April 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Southern_Boubou
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