Angola Greenbul

Phyllastrephus viridiceps

Bulbuls · Passeriformes · Legendary

The Angola Greenbul (Phyllastrephus viridiceps) is a legendary bulbul found only in Angola, weighing about 25 g. The Angola greenbul is a species of passerine bird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae.

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About the Angola Greenbul

The Angola greenbul is a species of passerine bird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is found in northwest Angola. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It was formerly considered to be a subspecies of the white-throated greenbul.

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Where it lives

When to see it

Best months: August, September, October, with peak activity in September. It is a passage migrant species across most of its range.

Easily confused with

Quick questions

What does an Angola Greenbul look like?
The Angola greenbul is a species of passerine bird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae.
How big is an Angola Greenbul?
The Angola Greenbul is a small sized bird weighing about 25 g.
Where can you see an Angola Greenbul?
The Angola Greenbul is endemic to Angola, which is the only country where it occurs.
What birds look similar to an Angola Greenbul?
The Angola Greenbul is most easily confused with the Baumann's Olive Greenbul, the Pale-olive Greenbul and the Montane Tiny Greenbul.
Is the Angola Greenbul endangered?
The Angola Greenbul is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

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