Xavier's Greenbul
NameXavier's Greenbul
Common NameXavier's Greenbul
Scientific NamePhyllastrephus xavieri
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly olive-green on the upperparts, with a slightly darker, duller olive crown and nape. The underparts are paler, yellowish-olive, becoming more yellowish on the belly and vent. The bill is relatively slender and dark.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of chattering notes, often described as 'chup-chup-chup' or a rapid 'wit-wit-wit' followed by a descending whistle.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in central Africa, ranging from southeastern Cameroon and southwestern Central African Republic, south through Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Congo, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, extending east to western Uganda.
Identifying FeaturesOlive-green plumage, Yellowish-olive underparts, Slender dark bill, Forest understory habitat
Description
Xavier's Greenbul is a small, rather plain olive-green bulbul found in the understory of tropical forests. It typically forages for insects and fruits, often in mixed-species flocks.
