About the Zanzibar Boubou
The East Coast boubou or Zanzibar boubou is a species of bird in the family Malaconotidae. It is found from southeast Somalia to northeast Tanzania, and Zanzibar island.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Bushshrikes and Allies (Malaconotidae) |
| Species | Laniarius sublacteus |
| Species Codes | zanbou1, ZABO, ECBO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Zanzibar Boubou belong to?
The Zanzibar Boubou (Laniarius sublacteus) belongs to the Bushshrikes and Allies family (Malaconotidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Zanzibar Boubou?
The East Coast boubou or Zanzibar boubou is a species of bird in the family Malaconotidae. It is found from southeast Somalia to northeast Tanzania, and Zanzibar island....
Where can I report a Zanzibar Boubou sighting?
You can log sightings of Zanzibar Boubou on eBird (ebird.org) using species code zanbou1, or on iNaturalist.
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