Yellow-necked Greenbul
NameYellow-necked Greenbul
Common NameYellow-necked Greenbul
Scientific NameChlorocichla falkensteini
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)27.5
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsOlive-green crown and upperparts, bright yellow throat and upper breast, contrasting with a pale greyish-white belly. It has a dark bill and dark legs.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a variety of chattering, whistling, and sometimes harsh notes, typical of many bulbul species.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in west-central Africa, ranging from southern Cameroon, through Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Congo, and into northern Angola.
Identifying Featuresbright yellow throat and upper breast, olive-green upperparts, pale greyish-white belly, dark bill
Description
A medium-sized bulbul characterized by its olive-green upperparts and striking yellow throat and upper breast. It is typically found foraging in the undergrowth and lower canopy of forests and woodlands, often in pairs or small groups.
