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Tropical Boubou

Laniarius major

Worldwide: 1,224 observations
Group: Birds

About

The tropical boubou or bell shrike (Laniarius major) is a medium-sized passerine bird of sub-Saharan Africa. This very diverse "species" with its numerous subspecies and morphs has since long posed a taxonomic problem, and recent research suggests it is a cryptic species complex that has now been split into several species.

Summary from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Recent sightings near Nairobi

Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.

Oct 21, 2026MPQX+RQW, Nairobi, KenyaObserver: lmartinezinigoView observation from Oct 21, 2026 on iNaturalist
Oct 21, 2026MPQX+RQW, Nairobi, KenyaObserver: lmartinezinigoView observation from Oct 21, 2026 on iNaturalist
Sep 7, 2026Muthaiga, Nairobi, KenyaObserver: speedytigerView observation from Sep 7, 2026 on iNaturalist
Jan 30, 2026Kisembe Lane, Nairobi, Nairobi, KEObserver: growbigorgrowhomeView observation from Jan 30, 2026 on iNaturalist
Jan 7, 2026Karen, Nairobi, KenyaObserver: craigscribblesView observation from Jan 7, 2026 on iNaturalist
Oct 29, 2025HRXX+WR, Nairobi, KenyaObserver: dicksonmunkaView observation from Oct 29, 2025 on iNaturalist