Kikuyu Mountain Greenbul
NameKikuyu Mountain Greenbul
Common NameKikuyu Mountain Greenbul
Scientific NameArizelocichla kikuyuensis
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsThe Kikuyu Mountain Greenbul has a dark grey cap, with a paler grey throat and breast. Its upperparts, wings, and tail are olive-green, contrasting with a yellowish wash on the belly. It possesses a dark bill and dark legs.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of whistles, chirps, and chattering notes, typical of many bulbul species, often delivered from dense foliage.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the montane forests of the Aberdare Mountains and Mount Kenya in central Kenya, East Africa.
Identifying Featuresgrey head, olive-green back, yellowish belly, dark bill, bulbul shape
Description
A medium-sized bulbul characterized by its grey head and olive-green body. It typically inhabits the mid-canopy of montane forests, often foraging for fruits and insects.
