About the Northern Puffback
The northern puffback is a species of bird in the family Malaconotidae. It is found in northern sub-Saharan Africa. It forms a superspecies with the black-backed puffback, which replaces it in eastern equatorial and southern Africa.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Bushshrikes and Allies (Malaconotidae) |
| Species | Dryoscopus gambensis |
| Species Codes | norpuf1, NOPU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Northern Puffback belong to?
The Northern Puffback (Dryoscopus gambensis) belongs to the Bushshrikes and Allies family (Malaconotidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Northern Puffback?
The northern puffback is a species of bird in the family Malaconotidae. It is found in northern sub-Saharan Africa. It forms a superspecies with the black-backed puffback, which replaces it in eastern equatorial and southern Africa....
Where can I report a Northern Puffback sighting?
You can log sightings of Northern Puffback on eBird (ebird.org) using species code norpuf1, or on iNaturalist.
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