Swamp Greenbul
NameSwamp Greenbul
Common NameSwamp Greenbul
Scientific NameThescelocichla leucopleura
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown to dark brown, with a streaked grey head and nape. Underparts are whitish, becoming yellowish on the flanks and vent. A distinctive white patch is present on the primary coverts, visible as a white wing panel.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of harsh, chattering notes, often interspersed with whistles, described as 'churr-churr-churr' or 'chip-chip-chip' followed by melodic phrases.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in West and Central Africa, ranging from Sierra Leone east to the Democratic Republic of Congo and south to Angola.
Identifying Featuresstreaked grey head, olive-brown upperparts, yellowish flanks and vent, white wing patch (primary coverts), stout bill
Description
A medium-sized bulbul characterized by its plain olive-brown upperparts and streaked grey head. It typically forages in dense undergrowth of swampy forests, feeding on insects and fruits.
