Yellow-throated Mountain Greenbul
NameYellow-throated Mountain Greenbul
Common NameYellow-throated Mountain Greenbul
Scientific NameArizelocichla chlorigula
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)27.5
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsDark grey to blackish cap, olive-green back and wings, greyish breast and belly, bright yellow throat patch, and a distinct white eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of liquid whistles, chattering notes, and sometimes harsher, more abrupt calls, often given from dense cover.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the montane forests of the Albertine Rift, spanning eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, southwestern Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and northwestern Tanzania.
Identifying FeaturesYellow throat patch, Dark grey cap, Olive-green back, White eye-ring, Greyish underparts
Description
This medium-sized greenbul is characterized by its dark grey head, olive-green upperparts, and a striking yellow throat. It inhabits montane forests, where it forages actively for fruits and insects among the canopy and undergrowth.
