Sombre Greenbul
NameSombre Greenbul
Common NameSombre Greenbul
Scientific NameAndropadus importunus
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)22.5
Length (cm)16.5
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, with paler yellowish-green underparts. The head is slightly duller, and it features a distinctive pale whitish eye and a dark bill.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, distinctive, and often mournful whistling calls, frequently described as a repeated 'weep-weep-weep' or 'pee-peep-pee-pee'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across eastern and southern Africa, from Somalia south to South Africa, and west into parts of Angola.
Identifying FeaturesPlain olive-green plumage, Pale whitish eye, Dark bill, Distinctive mournful whistling call, Prefers dense vegetation
Description
A medium-sized, rather drab olive-green bulbul, known for its persistent and often mournful whistling calls. It is typically shy and found in dense undergrowth, making it more often heard than seen.
