Prigogine’s Greenbul
Chlorocichla prigoginei
Prigogine's Greenbul (Chlorocichla prigoginei) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
The Prigogine’s Greenbul (Chlorocichla prigoginei) is a member of the Pycnonotidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 45.3 g.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Not enough information to assess its risk of extinction.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Pycnonotidae Bulbuls
- Genus Chlorocichla
- Species prigoginei
Quick facts
- Weight
- 45.3 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Pycnonotidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Prigogine’s Greenbul is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Prigogine’s Greenbul is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Prigogine’s Greenbul (Chlorocichla prigoginei) is a member of the Pycnonotidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Africa. Its distribution covers AF e DR Congo.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 45.3 g, with a wing length of about 9.6 cm and a tail of around 9.5 cm.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 869 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Prigogine’s Greenbul?
The Prigogine’s Greenbul is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 45.3 g.
Where does the Prigogine’s Greenbul live?
The Prigogine’s Greenbul is found across Africa with a range covering AF e DR Congo, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Prigogine’s Greenbul belong to?
The Prigogine’s Greenbul (Chlorocichla prigoginei) belongs to the Pycnonotidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Prigogine’s Greenbul eat?
The Prigogine’s Greenbul is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Prigogine’s Greenbul migrate?
The Prigogine’s Greenbul is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
How large is the Prigogine’s Greenbul's range?
The Prigogine’s Greenbul has a mapped global range of about 869 km².
Conservation
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