Black-collared Bulbul
Neolestes torquatus
The Black-collared Bulbul (Neolestes torquatus) is a legendary bulbul found in 5 countries, weighing about 22 g. The black-collared bulbul, or black-collared greenbul, is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae.
About the Black-collared Bulbul
The black-collared bulbul, or black-collared greenbul, is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is monotypic within the genus Neolestes. For many years, its genus was considered to belong to the bushshrike or shrike families due to morphological similarities until a review of molecular genetics in 1999 confirmed that it belongs to the family Pycnonotidae. The black-collared bulbul is found in equatorial Africa in its natural habitat of dry savanna and grassland.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: March, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in September. It is a variable species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- What does a Black-collared Bulbul look like?
- The black-collared bulbul, or black-collared greenbul, is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae.
- How big is a Black-collared Bulbul?
- The Black-collared Bulbul is a small sized bird weighing about 22 g.
- Where can you see a Black-collared Bulbul?
- The Black-collared Bulbul occurs in 5 countries, including Zambia, Angola, Gabon, Congo - Kinshasa and Congo - Brazzaville.
- What birds look similar to a Black-collared Bulbul?
- The Black-collared Bulbul is most easily confused with the Cameroon Olive Greenbul, the White-bearded Greenbul and the Falkenstein's Greenbul.
- Is the Black-collared Bulbul endangered?
- The Black-collared Bulbul is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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