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Yellow-bearded Greenbul
Criniger olivaceus
Yellow-bearded Greenbul (Criniger olivaceus) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
The Yellow-bearded Greenbul (Criniger olivaceus) is a member of the Pycnonotidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 28.1 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Pycnonotidae Bulbuls
- Genus Criniger
- Species olivaceus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 28.1 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Pycnonotidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Yellow-bearded Greenbul is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Yellow-bearded Greenbul is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Yellow-bearded Greenbul (Criniger olivaceus) is a species of bird in the Pycnonotidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Africa. Its distribution covers AF Sierra Leone to Ghana.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 28.1 g, with a wing length of about 8.6 cm and a tail of around 8.1 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 239,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Yellow-bearded Greenbul?
The Yellow-bearded Greenbul is a small bird that weighs around 28.1 g.
Where does the Yellow-bearded Greenbul live?
The Yellow-bearded Greenbul is found across Africa with a range covering AF Sierra Leone to Ghana, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Yellow-bearded Greenbul belong to?
The Yellow-bearded Greenbul (Criniger olivaceus) belongs to the Pycnonotidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Yellow-bearded Greenbul eat?
The Yellow-bearded Greenbul is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Yellow-bearded Greenbul migrate?
The Yellow-bearded Greenbul is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Yellow-bearded Greenbul endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
What sound does the Yellow-bearded Greenbul make?
1 real field recording of the Yellow-bearded Greenbul — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Yellow-bearded Greenbul's range?
The Yellow-bearded Greenbul has a mapped global range of about 239,000 km².
Conservation
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