Yellow-breasted boubou
The yellow-breasted boubou (Laniarius atroflavus) is a species of bird in the family Malaconotidae.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Clade: | Dinosauria |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Malaconotidae |
| Genus: | Laniarius |
| Species: | L. atroflavus |
| Binomial name | |
| Laniarius atroflavus Shelley, 1887 | |
Ecology and distribution
It is found in the Cameroonian Highlands forests on Mt. Cameroon and the adjacent Cameroon highlands.
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland. The species is monotypic and sedentary.[2]
Behaviour
Breeding
November marks the start of the breeding season, which is typically ends in late March. Two eggs are present in the clutch.
References
- BirdLife International (2016). "Laniarius atroflavus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22707597A94131309. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22707597A94131309.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- Fry, H. "Yellow-breasted Boubou". Birds of the World. Retrieved 8 May 2020.
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