Leaf-love
NameLeaf-love
Common NameCommon Leaflove
Scientific NamePhyllastrephus terrestris
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)27.5
Length (cm)18
Weight (g)27.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull olive-brown to brownish, with a contrasting greyish crown and nape. Underparts are paler, often buffy-white on the belly, with a brownish wash on the flanks and breast. It features a pale eye-ring and a dark eye, with a relatively slender, dark bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of harsh, scolding 'churr' notes, chattering calls, and more melodious whistles. They are often quite noisy, especially when foraging in groups.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across sub-Saharan Africa, from West Africa through Central Africa to East and Southern Africa, inhabiting a broad range of wooded and forested environments.
Identifying Featuresgreyish head, dull brownish plumage, pale eye-ring, active foraging in undergrowth, longish tail
Description
The Common Leaflove is a medium-sized bulbul characterized by its dull brownish plumage and a distinctive greyish head. It is typically found foraging actively in the dense undergrowth of various forest and woodland habitats, often moving in small groups.
