Yellow-bearded Greenbul
NameYellow-bearded Greenbul
Common NameYellow-bearded Greenbul
Scientific NameCriniger olivaceus
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)20
Weight (g)37.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, contrasting with a bright yellow throat and upper breast, which gives it its 'bearded' appearance. The rest of the underparts are dull yellowish-olive. It has a dark bill and a pale eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of loud, clear whistles and chattering notes, often described as rich and varied.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in West Africa, ranging from Sierra Leone and Guinea east through Liberia, Ivory Coast, and Ghana.
Identifying Featuresbright yellow throat and upper breast, olive-green upperparts, pale eye-ring, dark bill
Description
This medium-sized bulbul is characterized by its olive-green upperparts and distinctive bright yellow throat and upper breast. It typically forages in the understory of tropical forests, feeding on fruits and insects.
