Northern Brownbul
NameNorthern Brownbul
Common NameNorthern Brownbul
Scientific NamePhyllastrephus strepitans
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsOverall dull brown plumage, slightly paler on the underparts, with a rufous wash on the rump and tail. It has a pale throat and a dark bill, with distinctive reddish-brown eyes.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a variety of chattering, whistling, and scolding calls, often given in a noisy chorus by a group.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in East Africa, from southern Somalia and eastern Kenya south through Tanzania to northern Mozambique.
Identifying Featuresdull brown plumage, rufous rump and tail, reddish-brown eyes, dark bill, noisy group behavior
Description
The Northern Brownbul is a medium-sized bulbul with a drab brown plumage and a relatively long tail. It is typically found foraging in the undergrowth and lower canopy of various woodland habitats, often in noisy groups.
