Western Mountain Greenbul
Arizelocichla tephrolaema
The Western Mountain Greenbul (Arizelocichla tephrolaema) is a rare bulbul found in 6 countries, weighing about 38 g. The western greenbul is a species of the bulbul family of passerine birds.
About the Western Mountain Greenbul
The western greenbul is a species of the bulbul family of passerine birds. It is found in the Cameroonian Highlands forests.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in South Africa.
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December, with peak activity in January. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Western Mountain Greenbul look like?
- The western greenbul is a species of the bulbul family of passerine birds.
- How big is a Western Mountain Greenbul?
- The Western Mountain Greenbul is a small sized bird weighing about 38 g.
- Where can you see a Western Mountain Greenbul?
- The Western Mountain Greenbul occurs in 6 countries, including Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Nigeria, Malawi and Kenya.
- What birds look similar to a Western Mountain Greenbul?
- The Western Mountain Greenbul is most easily confused with the Black-browed Mountain Greenbul, the Cameroon Mountain Greenbul and the Yellow-throated Mountain Greenbul.
- Is the Western Mountain Greenbul endangered?
- The Western Mountain Greenbul is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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