Usambara Greenbul
NameUsambara Greenbul
Common NameUsambara Greenbul
Scientific NamePhyllastrephus albigula
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)17
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, contrasting with a greyish head and a whitish throat. The underparts are pale greyish-olive, becoming more olive on the flanks. It has a relatively dark bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of chattering, whistling, and sometimes harsh notes, often delivered from dense cover.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania, primarily found in the Usambara Mountains and other isolated montane forest blocks.
Identifying FeaturesOlive-green upperparts, Greyish head, Whitish throat, Plain, drab appearance, Found in montane forest undergrowth
Description
The Usambara Greenbul is a medium-sized, rather drab bulbul typically found in the undergrowth of montane forests. It is generally shy and often difficult to observe, foraging for insects and fruits within dense vegetation.
