Pringle's puffback

Dryoscopus pringlii

Pringle's puffback (Dryoscopus pringlii) is a small passerine bird found in eastern and southern Africa. This species is known for its distinctive black and white plumage, with the male displaying a puffy back during courtship displays. Pringle's puffback is often found in dense woodland, forest edges, and savannas, where it forages for insects and small fruits. The species is known for its melodious and varied song, often heard during the breeding season. Although not currently considered threatened, habitat loss and fragmentation are potential threats to its populations.

Habitat: Woodland, forest edges, savannas