Little Greenbul
Eurillas virens
The Little Greenbul (Eurillas virens) is a uncommon bulbul found in 24 countries, weighing about 27 g. The little greenbul is a species of the bulbul family of passerine birds.
About the Little Greenbul
The little greenbul is a species of the bulbul family of passerine birds. It is found in many parts of sub-Saharan Africa.
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How to identify it
The little greenbul is a small bird reaching a total length of about 187 mm, with wings of about 80 mm and tail of about 77 mm. The upper tail and wings are brown, while breast and flanks are pale grey-greenish (hence the Latin name virens of this species, meaning "green"). The bill is brown, the iris is brown and the feet are light yellow-brown.
What the Little Greenbul sounds like
Where it lives
When to see it
The Little Greenbul can be seen all year round, with peak activity in November. It is a resident species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- How do you identify a Little Greenbul?
- The little greenbul is a small bird reaching a total length of about 187 mm, with wings of about 80 mm and tail of about 77 mm. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Little Greenbul?
- The Little Greenbul is a small sized bird weighing about 27 g.
- Where can you see a Little Greenbul?
- The Little Greenbul occurs in 24 countries, including Uganda, Ghana, Nigeria, Tanzania and the Gambia.
- What does a Little Greenbul sound like?
- You can listen to 2 field recordings of the Little Greenbul on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
- What birds look similar to a Little Greenbul?
- The Little Greenbul is most easily confused with the Yellow-whiskered Greenbul, the Plain Greenbul and the Little Grey Greenbul.
- Is the Little Greenbul endangered?
- The Little Greenbul is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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