Red-tailed Bristlebill
NameRed-tailed Bristlebill
Common NameRed-tailed Bristlebill
Scientific NameBleda syndactylus
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)21.5
Weight (g)50
Plumage DetailsThe Red-tailed Bristlebill has olive-brown upperparts, a distinctive bright rufous (reddish-brown) tail, and pale yellow underparts from the throat to the belly. It features a dark crown and a prominent white eye-ring. The bill is dark, and the legs are bluish-grey.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include loud, ringing whistles, often starting with a single note followed by a rapid, descending series. It also produces harsh chattering calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across sub-Saharan Africa, its range extends from Sierra Leone in West Africa eastward to Uganda, and southward through parts of Central Africa to Angola and Zambia.
Identifying FeaturesRufous (reddish-brown) tail, Prominent white eye-ring, Olive-brown back with pale yellow underparts, Dark crown
Description
This medium-sized bulbul is characterized by its olive-brown upperparts, bright rufous tail, and pale yellow underparts. It typically forages in the dense undergrowth of lowland forests, often near water, searching for insects.
