Ansorge's Greenbul
NameAnsorge's Greenbul
Common NameAnsorge's Greenbul
Scientific NameEurillas ansorgei
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull olive-green, with slightly brighter wings and tail. The head is greyish-olive, and the underparts are dull yellowish-green, becoming paler on the belly. It has a dark eye and a relatively short, dark bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft, liquid 'chip' notes and a more melodious, varied song, often delivered from dense cover within the forest.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in fragmented populations across West and Central Africa, from Sierra Leone east to Uganda and south to Angola.
Identifying FeaturesOverall dull olive-green plumage, Greyish-olive head contrasting slightly with body, Dark eye and relatively short, dark bill, Lack of prominent crests or markings, Prefers dense forest understory
Description
This shy, medium-sized greenbul is characterized by its dull olive-green plumage, providing excellent camouflage in its forest habitat. It typically forages in the understory of tropical forests, feeding on both fruits and insects.
