Cabanis's Greenbul
Phyllastrephus cabanisi
The Cabanis's Greenbul (Phyllastrephus cabanisi) is a rare bulbul found in 9 countries, weighing about 34 g. Cabanis's greenbul, also known as Cabanis's bulbul, is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae.
About the Cabanis's Greenbul
Cabanis's greenbul, also known as Cabanis's bulbul, is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is found in east-central and south-central Africa. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical moist montane forest, and subtropical or tropical moist shrubland.
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Where it lives
When to see it
The Cabanis's Greenbul can be seen all year round, with peak activity in November. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Cabanis's Greenbul look like?
- Cabanis's greenbul, also known as Cabanis's bulbul, is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae.
- How big is a Cabanis's Greenbul?
- The Cabanis's Greenbul is a small sized bird weighing about 34 g.
- Where can you see a Cabanis's Greenbul?
- The Cabanis's Greenbul occurs in 9 countries, including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Malawi.
- What birds look similar to a Cabanis's Greenbul?
- The Cabanis's Greenbul is most easily confused with the Yellow-streaked Greenbul, the Northern Brownbul and the Icterine Greenbul.
- Is the Cabanis's Greenbul endangered?
- The Cabanis's Greenbul is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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