1. A small African bird of the genus Dryoscopus, characterized by the ability to puff out its back feathers when alarmed or displaying.
Usage: ornithology; also called black boubou or puff-backed shrike

Examples

• The puffback is a small shrike found in the forests of West and Central Africa.
• When threatened, the puffback will puff out its back feathers to appear larger.
• Birdwatchers in Cameroon spotted a puffback perched on a low branch.
• The puffback's distinctive display involves raising its back plumage dramatically.
• Several species of puffback inhabit different regions across the African continent.