Little Greenbul
NameLittle Greenbul
Common NameLittle Greenbul
Scientific NameAndropadus virens
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)20
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull olive-green, sometimes with a brownish tinge. Underparts are paler, yellowish-green, especially on the belly. The head is similar in color to the back, and it has dark eyes and a dark bill.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its varied and often complex vocalizations, including a characteristic 'chick-chick-chick' or 'chick-a-dee' call, as well as whistles, trills, and chattering notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across sub-Saharan Africa, from Senegal east to Kenya and south to Angola and Zambia.
Identifying FeaturesDull olive-green plumage, Relatively short tail, Dark bill and eyes, Prefers dense undergrowth, Distinctive, varied calls
Description
The Little Greenbul is a small, rather drab olive-green bulbul with a relatively short tail and a dark bill. It typically inhabits the dense undergrowth of forests and woodlands, often detected more by its distinctive vocalizations than by sight.
