Biology:Yellow-breasted boubou

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Short description: Species of bird

Yellow-breasted boubou
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Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Malaconotidae
Genus: Laniarius
Species:
L. atroflavus
Binomial name
Laniarius atroflavus
Shelley, 1887

The yellow-breasted boubou (Laniarius atroflavus) is a species of bird in the family Malaconotidae.

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

Wikidata ☰ Q1029809 entry