Swamp Boubou
Laniarius bicolor
Riverine woodland. Black above with white wing-bar; white below.
Boubous
LC
Not Endemic
Description
Fairly common resident. Differs from [Southern Boubou] and [Tropical Boubou] in underparts being white, no pinkish tinge even to feather bases. Similar to [Southern (Common) Fiscal], but habits different. Call is less musical than other boubous, a short whistle replied to by a harsh ‘kick-ick’. Also less secretive than other boubous; will perch openly while calling. Pairs occur in papyrus, riverine woodland and thickets in the Okavango–Linyanti–Chobe region of northern Botswana.
Quick Facts
Size
22-23 cm - M
Names
A: Moeraswaterfiskaal
G: Zweifarbenwürger
Bird Family
Boubous are a group of striking, often brightly coloured bushshrikes, with heavy shrike-like bills. Usually rather secretive, mostly preferring dense vegetation. Their distinctive calls, often sung in duet, are likely to be the first indication of their presence. Largely insectivorous, although some species will eat fruit and small reptiles.
Distribution
Gallery
Behaviour
Breeding
Habitat
Pairs occur in papyrus, riverine woodland and thickets in the Okavango–Linyanti–Chobe region of northern Botswana.
