Sombre Greenbul
A species of Sombre Greenbul Scientific name : Andropadus importunus Genus : Sombre Greenbul
Sombre Greenbul, A species of Sombre Greenbul
Botanical name: Andropadus importunus
Genus: Sombre Greenbul
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Description
The sombre greenbul is 15–18 cm long, with mainly dull greyish olive-green plumage, paler on the underparts than above. There are variations in colour based on habitat range. Individuals located in southern Africa tend to be plain, olive-green. To the north, birds are yellower with greener upper parts. It has a white iris. The sexes are similar in plumage, but juveniles are even duller than the adult and have dark, grey eyes. There is no colour distinction among sexes. The subspecies A. i. hypoxanthus is much yellower below than the nominate subspecies. The sombre greenbul is a vocal species, and the most typical call is a monotonous, ringing phrase starting with a penetrating single whistle weeeewee, followed by a jumbled chortle and ending off with a rather plaintive, drawn out whistle willy. If agitated, a call of peeet peeet peeet repeatedly is likely to be heard. 
Size
18 cm
Colors
Brown
Green
Gray
Feeding Habits
Sombre Greenbul consumes insects, fruits, and small snails. It exhibits diverse foraging behaviors to find its varied diet. Notably, sombre Greenbul shows a preference for certain fruits, displaying unique dietary adaptations.
Habitat
Sombre Greenbul thrives in an array of vegetated habitats, favoring coastal bush, evergreen forests, and dry shrublands. Its presence is notable in dense coastal scrubs, thickets, and various woodlands, including thornveld thickets, riverine bush, and riparian reedbeds within broader eastern and southern African regions. Sombre Greenbul is adaptable, found from sea level to mid-elevations, reaching up to 2000 meters in mountainous territories. This species is also a common sight in naturally vegetated suburbs, overgrown fields, and areas planted with non-native trees.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Behavior
The sombre greenbul is a common bird, which tends to stay hidden in foliage and is more often heard than seen. It is usually found in pairs or small groups foraging for insects, fruit and small snails.
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Bulbuls Genus
Sombre Greenbul Species
Sombre Greenbul 
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