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Slate-colored Boubou

Laniarius funebris

Worldwide: 654 observations
Group: Birds

About

The slate-colored boubou or slate-coloured boubou (Laniarius funebris) is a species of bird in the family Malaconotidae. It is found in Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, dry savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and subtropical or tropical moist shrubland.

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Recent sightings near Nairobi

Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.

Sep 22, 2026HVWC+JR Marker 15 NNP, Nairobi, KeniaObserver: Jarosław KrogulecView observation from Sep 22, 2026 on iNaturalist
Oct 25, 2025Mugumoini, Nairobi, KenyaObserver: owliceView observation from Oct 25, 2025 on iNaturalist
Oct 19, 2025Bomas, Nairobi, KenyaObserver: Veronica WroeView observation from Oct 19, 2025 on iNaturalist
Apr 10, 2025Mugumoini, Nairobi, KenyaObserver: koenbetjesView observation from Apr 10, 2025 on iNaturalist
Apr 8, 2025Mugumoini, Nairobi, KenyaObserver: koenbetjesView observation from Apr 8, 2025 on iNaturalist
Jan 27, 2025Nairobi National Park, Nairobi, KenyaObserver: Simon BradfieldView observation from Jan 27, 2025 on iNaturalist