Golden Greenbul
NameGolden Greenbul
Common NameGolden Greenbul
Scientific NameCalyptocichla serina
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)33
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)37.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, transitioning to brighter yellowish-green on the underparts, particularly on the belly and undertail coverts. It has a distinctive pale, yellowish-pink bill and dark eyes.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of clear, fluty whistles, often ascending or descending in pitch, sometimes with a trilled quality. Examples include 'pee-pee-pee-peee-peee-peee' or 'twee-twee-twee-twee-twee'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in West and Central Africa, extending from Sierra Leone eastward through countries like Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, and Gabon, to Uganda, and south into Angola.
Identifying Featuresoverall yellowish-green plumage, pale yellowish-pink bill, dark eye, forest understory habitat
Description
This medium-sized bulbul is characterized by its overall yellowish-green plumage and distinctive pale bill. It typically inhabits the understory of tropical forests, where it forages for both fruits and insects.
