Black-browed Mountain Greenbul
NameBlack-browed Mountain Greenbul
Common NameBlack-browed Mountain Greenbul
Scientific NameAndropadus tephrolaemus
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)18
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsFeatures a dark grey to black cap extending to the nape, olive-green back and wings, and a grey throat and breast transitioning to a whitish belly. The 'black brow' refers to the dark loral area and forehead which blends into the cap.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations are varied, including chattering calls, whistles, and sometimes harsh notes. They often produce a series of liquid, bubbling sounds.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the montane forests of Central and East Africa, specifically in the Albertine Rift mountains (Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda) and also in isolated populations in Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, and Nigeria.
Identifying FeaturesDark grey/black cap, Olive-green upperparts, Grey throat and breast, Whitish belly, Dark loral stripe (black brow)
Description
The Black-browed Mountain Greenbul is a medium-sized bulbul characterized by its dark cap, olive-green upperparts, and grey underparts. It is typically found foraging in the undergrowth and mid-story of montane forests, often in pairs or small groups.
