Gray-olive Greenbul
NameGray-olive Greenbul
Common NameGray-olive Greenbul
Scientific NamePhyllastrephus cerviniventris
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)27
Length (cm)18
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull olive-brown, with a grayish head and nape. The underparts are pale grayish-buff, sometimes with a slight olive wash on the flanks. It has a distinctive pale yellowish or reddish-brown eye and a relatively slender, dark bill. The tail is brownish with paler outer feathers.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a variety of chattering, churring, and whistling calls, often described as harsh or scratchy notes interspersed with clearer whistles.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in East Africa, ranging from southern Somalia through Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, eastern Zambia, and eastern Zimbabwe.
Identifying FeaturesDull olive-brown upperparts, Pale grayish-buff underparts, Pale yellowish or reddish-brown eye, Slender, dark bill, Prefers dense forest undergrowth
Description
The Gray-olive Greenbul is a medium-sized bulbul characterized by its rather drab plumage. It typically forages in the dense undergrowth of forests, often in pairs or small groups, feeding on insects and fruits.
