Golden Greenbul
Calyptocichla serinus
The Golden Greenbul (Calyptocichla serinus) is a rare bulbul found in 12 countries, weighing about 39 g. The golden greenbul is a member of the bulbul family of passerine birds native to the African tropical rainforest.
About the Golden Greenbul
The golden greenbul is a member of the bulbul family of passerine birds native to the African tropical rainforest. It is the only member of the genus Calyptocichla.
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How to identify it
The golden greenbul is brightly coloured for a greenbul due to its bright yellow belly and white throat; otherwise it is not particularly distinct in plumage, with unmarked olive upperparts, tail and wings. It has a long slender pinkish-brown bill, a feature not shared by other greenbuls.
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Guinea.
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, August, October, November, December, with peak activity in November. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Golden Greenbul?
- The golden greenbul is brightly coloured for a greenbul due to its bright yellow belly and white throat; otherwise it is not particularly distinct in plumage, with unmarked olive upperparts, tail and wings. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Golden Greenbul?
- The Golden Greenbul is a small sized bird weighing about 39 g.
- Where can you see a Golden Greenbul?
- The Golden Greenbul occurs in 12 countries, including Ghana, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Cameroon and Côte d’Ivoire.
- What birds look similar to a Golden Greenbul?
- The Golden Greenbul is most easily confused with the Stripe-cheeked Greenbul, the Lowland Tiny Greenbul and the Seychelles Bulbul.
- Is the Golden Greenbul endangered?
- The Golden Greenbul is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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