Listen to the Brubru
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About the Brubru
The Brubru is a bird in the family Malaconotidae (order Passeriformes). Its conservation status on the IUCN Red List is “least concern”.
What does the Brubru sound like?
Most birds have two kinds of vocalisation: songs, which are learned or innate phrases delivered mainly in spring and summer, and calls – brief contact, alarm and begging notes heard all year round. Listening for both helps with identification.
From Wikipedia
The brubru (Nilaus afer) is a species of bushshrike (family Malaconotidae) found in most of Sub-Saharan Africa. It is the only member of the genus Nilaus.
More from the family Malaconotidae
Frequently asked questions
What does a Brubru sound like?
You can hear 1 recording of the Brubru on this page. Most birds have two kinds of vocalisation: songs, which are learned or innate phrases delivered mainly in spring and summer, and calls – brief contact, alarm and begging notes heard all year round.
Is the Brubru endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Brubru as “least concern”.
What family does the Brubru belong to?
The Brubru (Nilaus afer) belongs to the family Malaconotidae in the order Passeriformes.
Sources & credits
- Brubru (Nilaus afer) (022A-WA03044X0030-0002M0) – CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Wikidata Q850113 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Brubru – CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo by Derek Keats from Johannesburg, South Africa – CC BY 2.0