Black-and-white Bulbul
NameBlack-and-white Bulbul
Common NameBlack-and-white Bulbul
Scientific NameNeolestes torquatus
FamilyPlatysteiridae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)22.5
Plumage DetailsAdults are entirely glossy black over the head, body, and tail, contrasting sharply with a broad white band across the greater wing coverts, forming a prominent white patch on the folded wing. The bill is black, and the legs are dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of clear, whistling notes, often described as a repeated 'twee-twee-twee' or 'chip-chip-chip' followed by a trill.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in central Africa, its range extends from southern Cameroon and Gabon eastwards through the Democratic Republic of Congo to Uganda and western Kenya, and south to Angola.
Identifying FeaturesAll black body plumage, Prominent white patch on the wing (greater coverts), Shrike-like posture and bill, Dark bill and legs
Description
The Black-and-white Bulbul is a medium-sized, shrike-like bird with striking black and white plumage. Despite its common name, it is not a true bulbul but belongs to the wattle-eye and batis family. It typically forages for insects in open woodlands and savannas.
