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Sharpe’s Greenbul

Phyllastrephus alfredi

Sharpe's Greenbul (Phyllastrephus alfredi) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.

The Sharpe’s Greenbul (Phyllastrephus alfredi) is a member of the Pycnonotidae family found in Africa.

We’re still expanding this profile. Verified detail — diet, behaviour, identification and more — is added as our editors and reviewers complete it.

Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Passeriformes
  3. Family Pycnonotidae Bulbuls
  4. Genus Phyllastrephus
  5. Species alfredi

Where it lives

Southwestern Tanzania, northeastern Zambia and northern Malawi

Quick facts

Family
Pycnonotidae
Order
Passeriformes

Biology & behaviour

The Sharpe's Greenbul (Phyllastrephus alfredi) is a species of bird in the family Bulbuls (Pycnonotidae), part of the order Passeriformes. It is found across Africa. Its breeding range covers AF sw Tanzania, ne Zambia and n Malawi.

This profile is being expanded. We’re adding identification tips, calls, behaviour and conservation notes for the Sharpe's Greenbul — one of the world’s many fascinating songbirds & perching birds. Spotted one? You can log it to your life list and share your photos with the flock.

Songs & calls

Sharpe’s Greenbul — Song

Recorded by Dries Van de Loock Licence: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

Conservation

Not Evaluated

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