Baumann's Greenbul
NameBaumann's Greenbul
Common NameBaumann's Greenbul
Scientific NamePhyllastrephus baumanni
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)16.5
Weight (g)22.5
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is generally olive-brown on the upperparts, with a slightly darker head. The underparts are whitish to pale yellowish-olive, particularly on the belly, contrasting with the darker upperparts. The undertail coverts are yellowish, and the bill and legs are dark.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of chattering or bubbling notes, often ending with a whistle or a more drawn-out, trilling sound. It also produces churring calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is found in West Africa, with a range extending from Sierra Leone east to Ghana, and then disjunctly in Nigeria, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Identifying FeaturesDrab olive-brown upperparts, Pale yellowish-olive underparts, Relatively long tail, Skulking behavior in dense undergrowth, Chattering and trilling calls
Description
Baumann's Greenbul is a medium-sized, drab olive-brown bird typically found skulking in the undergrowth of forests. It has a relatively long tail and a pale belly, often remaining hidden within dense vegetation. This species is known for its chattering and trilling vocalizations.
