Icterine Greenbul
NameIcterine Greenbul
Common NameIcterine Greenbul
Scientific NamePhyllastrephus icterinus
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)22.5
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)17
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull olive-green, contrasting with bright yellow underparts, particularly on the throat, belly, and undertail-coverts. It has a dark eye, sometimes with a faint pale eye-ring or lore, and a dark, slender bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of chattering or bubbling notes, often concluding with a distinct whistle. It also produces a repetitive "chick-chick-chick" call.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in West Africa, ranging from Sierra Leone and Guinea east through Liberia, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Benin, and Nigeria, extending south into Cameroon, Gabon, and the Republic of the Congo.
Identifying FeaturesOlive-green upperparts, Yellowish underparts, Bright yellow undertail-coverts, Plain appearance, Slender dark bill, Forest understory habitat
Description
The Icterine Greenbul is a small, rather plain greenbul found in the understory of West African forests. It is characterized by its olive-green upperparts and contrasting yellowish underparts, foraging primarily for insects and fruits.
