White-throated Greenbul
NameWhite-throated Greenbul
Common NameWhite-throated Greenbul
Scientific NamePhyllastrephus albigularis
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)18
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, contrasting with a dark grey head and nape. The throat is distinctly white, leading to pale greyish-white underparts. The tail is rufous-brown.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of chattering, whistling, and trilling notes, often delivered rapidly.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across West and Central Africa, from Sierra Leone to Uganda and south to Angola.
Identifying FeaturesWhite throat, Grey head, Olive-green back, Rufous-brown tail, Forest habitat
Description
This medium-sized bulbul is characterized by its olive-green back, greyish head, and prominent white throat. It typically forages in the understory and mid-story of dense forests, feeding on insects and fruits.
