Least ConcernRare
About the Leaf-love
The red-tailed leaflove is a species of leaflove in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is mainly native to the African tropical rainforest.
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Where it lives
Regular range
When to see it
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Peak activity in April · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Toro Olive GreenbulPhyllastrephus hypochlorisThe Toro olive greenbul is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae.
White-throated GreenbulPhyllastrephus albigularisThe white-throated greenbul or white-throated bulbul, is a species of passerine bird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae.
Icterine GreenbulPhyllastrephus icterinusThe icterine greenbul is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae.
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