Spotted Greenbul
NameSpotted Greenbul
Common NameSpotted Greenbul
Scientific NamePhyllastrephus albigularis
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)18
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown, with a brownish-grey head. The underparts are whitish, often with a yellowish wash on the flanks. Its most notable feature is the dark brown wings adorned with prominent white spots or bars on the coverts and tertials. The throat is white, and the bill is dark with a pinkish lower mandible.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a varied series of chattering or bubbling notes, often concluding with a whistle or a harsh 'churr'. It can also produce a rapid, high-pitched 'chip-chip-chip'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Spotted Greenbul is widely distributed across West and Central Africa, ranging from Sierra Leone eastward to Uganda and southward into Angola.
Identifying FeaturesProminent white spots/bars on dark wings, White throat, Olive-brown upperparts, Whitish underparts, Pinkish lower mandible, Prefers dense forest undergrowth
Description
The Spotted Greenbul is a medium-sized passerine bird found in the undergrowth of African forests. It is characterized by its olive-brown upperparts, whitish underparts, and distinctive white spots on its dark wings. This shy species forages primarily for insects and fruits in dense vegetation.
