Western Mountain-Greenbul
NameWestern Mountain-Greenbul
Common NameWestern Mountain-Greenbul
Scientific NameArizelocichla montana
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)27.5
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsThe head and nape are dark grey, contrasting sharply with the bright olive-green back, wings, and tail. The throat is greyish, transitioning to yellowish-green on the breast and bright yellow on the belly and undertail coverts.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of chattering, whistling, and bubbling notes, often delivered rapidly. It also produces a distinctive 'chip-chip-chip' call.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the montane forests of the Cameroon Line, including Mount Cameroon and Bioko Island, in West Africa.
Identifying Featuresgrey head, olive-green back, yellowish underparts, montane forest habitat, small to medium size
Description
This medium-sized bulbul is characterized by its distinctive grey head and olive-green upperparts, contrasting with yellowish underparts. It typically forages in the understory and mid-canopy of montane forests, often in small groups.
