Yellow-bellied Greenbul
A species of Chlorocichla Greenbuls Scientific name : Chlorocichla flaviventris Genus : Chlorocichla Greenbuls
Yellow-bellied Greenbul, A species of Chlorocichla Greenbuls
Botanical name: Chlorocichla flaviventris
Genus: Chlorocichla Greenbuls
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Description General Info
Description
The yellow-bellied greenbul (Chlorocichla flaviventris) is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is found in eastern, southern and west-central Africa. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, and dry savanna.
Size
22 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Yellow-bellied Greenbul's primary diet consists of fruits, berries, seeds, and insects. It grooms antelopes and consumes ectoparasites, engaging in hawking and foraging across forest strata.
Habitat
The yellow-bellied Greenbul is typically found in evergreen and semi-deciduous forests, including specialized types such as coastal, gallery, and dune forests. It also inhabits riverine bush, coastal scrub, and dense bush within wooded savannas. Favoring thick undergrowth, the yellow-bellied Greenbul is often seen in forest edge habitats and dense secondary growth, occasionally extending to gardens and drier thickets in various woodland types.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Bulbuls Genus
Chlorocichla Greenbuls Species
Yellow-bellied Greenbul