Simple Greenbul
NameSimple Greenbul
Common NameSimple Greenbul
Scientific NameChlorocichla simplex
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull olive-green to brownish-olive, contrasting with a slightly darker, brownish-gray cap. Underparts are paler, with a grayish wash on the breast and flanks, becoming yellowish-white on the belly and a pale throat. The bill is dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of chattering, whistling, and churring notes, often delivered in a loud and varied manner.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in West and Central Africa, ranging from Sierra Leone east to Uganda and south to Angola.
Identifying FeaturesDull olive-green upperparts, Pale, yellowish-white belly, Darker cap contrasting with pale throat, Inconspicuous behavior in dense forest undergrowth
Description
The Simple Greenbul is a medium-sized bulbul characterized by its rather plain, dull olive-green and pale plumage. It is typically found foraging quietly in the undergrowth and lower canopy of forests, often remaining inconspicuous.
