White-bearded Greenbul
NameWhite-bearded Greenbul
Common NameWhite-bearded Greenbul
Scientific NameCriniger olivaceus
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)20
Weight (g)37.5
Plumage DetailsThe head and nape are dark grey, with a prominent white throat and malar stripe. The upperparts, including the back and wings, are olive-green. The rump and tail are a striking rufous-chestnut. Underparts are dull olive-yellow, becoming paler on the belly. The bill is pale bluish-grey.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include loud, ringing whistles and chattering notes, often described as a series of 'wheet-wheet-wheet' or 'chip-chip-chip' that can accelerate into a trill.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to West Africa, its range extends from Sierra Leone and Guinea eastward to Ghana.
Identifying FeaturesProminent white throat and malar stripe, Dark grey head, Olive-green back, Rufous-chestnut rump and tail, Pale bill
Description
The White-bearded Greenbul is a medium-sized bulbul characterized by its distinctive white throat and malar stripe, contrasting with a grey head and olive-green back. It typically forages in the understory of dense tropical forests, often in pairs or small groups.
