Green-tailed Bristlebill
NameGreen-tailed Bristlebill
Common NameGreen-tailed Bristlebill
Scientific NameBleda eximia
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)20
Weight (g)37.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts, wings, and tail are olive-green. The head is olive-green with a slightly darker crown. Throat and underparts are bright yellow, sometimes with a greenish wash on the flanks. The bill is stout and dark.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, clear, whistling calls, often a series of ringing notes, and a rapid, chattering song.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in West and Central Africa, ranging from Sierra Leone east to Uganda and south to Angola.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellow throat and underparts, Olive-green upperparts and tail, Stout, dark bill, Loud whistling calls, Prefers dense forest undergrowth
Description
A medium-sized bulbul characterized by its olive-green upperparts and bright yellow underparts. It is a shy, forest-dwelling bird that forages in the undergrowth for insects and fruits.
