Yellow-streaked Greenbul
NameYellow-streaked Greenbul
Common NameYellow-streaked Greenbul
Scientific NamePhyllastrephus flavostriatus
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)20
Weight (g)33.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, contrasting with a grey head and throat. The breast and belly are whitish-grey, with prominent yellow streaking on the flanks. Undertail coverts are bright yellow, and the tail is olive-brown.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of chattering and whistling notes, often interspersed with harsh 'churr' or 'chick-chick' calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in eastern and southern Africa, ranging from Kenya and Tanzania south through Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Eswatini, and into eastern South Africa.
Identifying FeaturesYellow streaking on flanks, Grey head and throat, Olive-green upperparts, Yellow undertail coverts, Active foraging in forest undergrowth
Description
A medium-sized bulbul characterized by its olive-green upperparts, grey head, and distinctive yellow streaking on its flanks. It is an active forest dweller, often found foraging in the undergrowth for insects and fruit.
