Red-tailed Greenbul
Criniger calurus
The Red-tailed Greenbul (Criniger calurus) is a rare bulbul found in 15 countries, weighing about 38 g. The red-tailed greenbul, also known as the red-tailed bulbul, is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae, native to the African tropical rainforest.
About the Red-tailed Greenbul
The red-tailed greenbul, also known as the red-tailed bulbul, is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae, native to the African tropical rainforest.
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Where it lives
When to see it
The Red-tailed Greenbul can be seen all year round, with peak activity in July. It is a resident species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- What does a Red-tailed Greenbul look like?
- The red-tailed greenbul, also known as the red-tailed bulbul, is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae, native to the African tropical rainforest.
- How big is a Red-tailed Greenbul?
- The Red-tailed Greenbul is a small sized bird weighing about 38 g.
- Where can you see a Red-tailed Greenbul?
- The Red-tailed Greenbul occurs in 15 countries, including Uganda, Ghana, Equatorial Guinea, Côte d’Ivoire and Cameroon.
- What birds look similar to a Red-tailed Greenbul?
- The Red-tailed Greenbul is most easily confused with the Western Bearded Greenbul, the Yellow-bearded Greenbul and the Eastern Bearded Greenbul.
- Is the Red-tailed Greenbul endangered?
- The Red-tailed Greenbul is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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