Least ConcernRareOmnivoreShrublandCup nestSmall · 46 g
About the Simple Greenbul
The simple greenbul or simple leaflove, is a species of songbird in the bulbul family of passerine birds. It is widespread throughout the African tropical rainforest. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, and subtropical or tropical moist shrubland.
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Where it lives
Regular range
When to see it
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Peak activity in November · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Joyful GreenbulChlorocichla laetissimaThe joyful greenbul or joyful bulbul, is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae.
Falkenstein's GreenbulChlorocichla falkensteiniFalkenstein's greenbul is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae.
Prigogine's GreenbulChlorocichla prigogineiPrigogine's greenbul is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae.
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