Gray-headed Greenbul
NameGray-headed Greenbul
Common NameGray-headed Greenbul
Scientific NamePhyllastrephus poliocephalus
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsThe head and nape are gray, contrasting with a white throat. The underparts are bright yellow, while the back, wings, and tail are olive-green to olive-brown. It has a relatively plain face with a dark eye.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of chattering, whistling, and bubbling notes, often delivered in a rapid, complex sequence.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the montane forests of southern Malawi and southwestern Tanzania.
Identifying Featuresgray head, bright yellow belly, olive-green back and wings, white throat, typical bulbul shape
Description
The Gray-headed Greenbul is a medium-sized bulbul characterized by its distinctive gray head and bright yellow underparts. It typically forages in the understory and mid-story of montane forests, often moving through dense vegetation.
