Black-headed mountain greenbul
NameBlack-headed mountain greenbul
Common NameBlack-headed mountain greenbul
Scientific NameArizelocichla nigriceps
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsThe head is entirely black, contrasting sharply with the dark olive-green upperparts, wings, and tail. The throat and breast are greyish, fading to a yellowish belly. It has a distinctive red eye.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of clear, fluty whistles, often described as ascending or descending in pitch, and sometimes a chattering call.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Albertine Rift mountains of central Africa, found in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, western Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi.
Identifying Featuresblack head, olive-green body, red eye, greyish breast, yellowish belly, montane forest habitat
Description
This medium-sized bulbul is characterized by its striking black head, contrasting with an olive-green back and wings. It inhabits the understory and mid-canopy of montane forests, where it forages for insects and fruits.
