Honeyguide Greenbul
NameHoneyguide Greenbul
Common NameHoneyguide Greenbul
Scientific NameBaeopogon indicator
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)20
Weight (g)37.5
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is generally olive-brown on the upperparts and head, with a paler, whitish to pale yellow belly and undertail coverts. A prominent pale (white or yellowish-white) eye stands out against the darker head.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include clear, whistling notes, often a repeated "wee-choo-wee-choo" or a series of "pip" notes followed by a whistle.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeOccurs in West and Central Africa, ranging from Sierra Leone eastward through countries like Cameroon, Gabon, Congo, and into Uganda, and south to Angola.
Identifying Featurespale eye, olive-brown upperparts, pale belly, bulbul shape
Description
This medium-sized bulbul is characterized by its dull olive-brown upperparts and contrasting pale belly, with a distinctive pale eye. It typically inhabits the mid-canopy of dense tropical forests, where it forages for insects and fruits.
