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When to see Southern Boubou in Pilanesberg National Park
Southern Boubou are most active during the day (06:00 to 18:00).
This is Southern Boubou's general behavior. Once enough sightings are logged in Pilanesberg National Park, this page also shows when they're actually seen here.
Where to look for Southern Boubou in Pilanesberg National Park: best roads
Drive
Moruleng, Thlware and Dithabaneng run through mixed bushveld: good country for Southern Boubou.
- Moruleng3.9 km · mixed bushveld
- Thlware2.6 km · mixed bushveld
- Dithabaneng12.5 km · mixed bushveld
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About the Southern Boubou
The southern boubou is a medium-sized bushshrike of southern Africa, commonly associated with dense woodland, thickets, gardens and forest edges. It has predominantly dark upperparts with contrasting white markings and a pale underside, although plumage varies between individuals and populations. It feeds on insects, small reptiles, frogs, birds, eggs and fruit. It is generally territorial and often encountered in pairs, moving quietly through dense vegetation and frequently revealing its presence through its distinctive calls.
How to identify the Southern Boubou
Medium-sized bushshrike with a black head, dark back and wings, rusty-brown or rufous underparts and a long tail. The sexes are similar, although plumage can vary between populations.
Other species to look for in Pilanesberg National Park
Other parks where you can see Southern Boubou
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