Little greenbul

Last updated

Little greenbul
Pycnonotidae - Andropadus virens.JPG
at Bird Kingdom, Niagara Falls
Scientific classification OOjs UI icon edit-ltr.svg
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Pycnonotidae
Genus: Eurillas
Species:
E. virens
Binomial name
Eurillas virens
(Cassin, 1857)
Eurillas virens distribution map.png
Synonyms
  • Andropadus hallae
  • Andropadus virens
  • Pycnonotus virens

The little greenbul (Eurillas virens) is a species of the bulbul family of passerine birds. It is found in many parts of sub-Saharan Africa.

Contents

Taxonomy and systematics

The little greenbul was originally described in the genus Andropadus and was re-classified to the genus Eurillas in 2010. [2] Alternatively, some authorities classify the little greenbul in the genus Pycnonotus . [3]

Subspecies

Five subspecies are recognized: [4]

Description

The little greenbul is a small bird reaching a total length of about 187 mm, with wings of about 80 mm and tail of about 77 mm. The upper tail and wings are brown, while breast and flanks are pale grey-greenish (hence the Latin name virens of this species, meaning "green"). The bill is brown, the iris is brown and the feet are light yellow-brown.

Distribution and habitat

The little greenbul is found in western, central and eastern Africa.

Eurillas virens photographed in Gambia Little Greenbul (Andropadus virens) near water.jpg
Eurillas virens photographed in Gambia

Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, and moist savanna.

Behaviour and ecology

The little greenbul was the subject of a study regarding the impact of ecotones on biodiversity. [7]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sombre greenbul</span> Species of bird

The sombre greenbul is a member of the bulbul family of passerine birds. It is a resident breeder in coastal bush, evergreen forest and dry shrub land in eastern and southern Africa. It is the only member of the genus Andropadus.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ansorge's greenbul</span> Species of bird

Ansorge's greenbul or Ansorge's bulbul, is a species of the bulbul family of passerine birds. It is found in western and central Africa. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Plain greenbul</span> Species of bird

The plain greenbul is a species of the bulbul family of passerine birds. It is found in western and central Africa. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Slender-billed greenbul</span> Species of bird

The slender-billed greenbul is a species in the monotypic genus Stelgidillas of the bulbul family of passerine birds. It is found in western and central Africa. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Little grey greenbul</span> Species of bird

The little grey greenbul is a species of the bulbul family of passerine birds. It is widely distributed across the African tropical rainforest. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical swamps.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Yellow-whiskered greenbul</span> Species of bird

The yellow-whiskered greenbul or yellow-whiskered bulbul is a species of the bulbul family of passerine birds. It is found in western and central Africa.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Shelley's greenbul</span> Species of bird

Shelley's greenbul or Shelley's bulbul, is a species of the bulbul family of passerine birds. It is found in east-central Africa. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Stripe-cheeked greenbul</span> Species of bird

The stripe-cheeked greenbul is a species of the bulbul family of passerine birds. It is found in south-eastern Africa. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Western greenbul</span> Species of bird

The western greenbul is a species of the bulbul family of passerine birds. It is found in the Cameroonian Highlands forests.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sjöstedt's greenbul</span> Species of songbird

Sjöstedt's greenbul is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is found in western and central Africa.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Falkenstein's greenbul</span> Species of songbird

Falkenstein's greenbul is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is found from western Cameroon and Central African Republic to central Angola. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, moist savanna, and subtropical or tropical moist shrubland.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Joyful greenbul</span> Species of songbird

The joyful greenbul or joyful bulbul, is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is found in east-central Africa. Its natural habitats are boreal forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Yellow-streaked greenbul</span> Species of songbird

The yellow-streaked greenbul or yellow-streaked bulbul is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is found in eastern and south-eastern Africa. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Icterine greenbul</span> Species of songbird

The icterine greenbul is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is found in western and central Africa.

<i>Pycnonotus</i> Genus of birds

Pycnonotus is a genus of frugivorous passerine birds in the bulbul family Pycnonotidae.

<i>Eurillas</i> Genus of birds

Eurillas is a genus of greenbuls, passerine birds in the bulbul family Pycnonotidae.

The montane tiny greenbul is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is endemic to the Usambara and Nguru Mountains in Tanzania. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and subtropical or tropical moist shrubland.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kakamega greenbul</span> Species of bird

Kakamega greenbul, is a species of the bulbul family of passerine birds. It is found in east-central Africa. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

The olive-breasted greenbul is a species of the bulbul family of passerine birds. It is found in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, south-western and south-eastern Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and central Kenya.

The Uluguru greenbul is a species of the bulbul family of passerine birds. It is found in eastern Tanzania.

References

  1. BirdLife International (2018). "Eurillas virens". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2018: e.T22712766A131965317. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T22712766A131965317.en . Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  2. "Taxonomy Version 2 « IOC World Bird List". www.worldbirdnames.org. Retrieved 2017-04-06.
  3. "Eurillas virens [incl. hallae] - Avibase". avibase.bsc-eoc.org. Retrieved 2017-04-07.
  4. "Bulbuls « IOC World Bird List". www.worldbirdnames.org. Retrieved 2017-04-07.
  5. Internet Bird Collection. "Little Greenbul (Andropadus virens)" . Retrieved 13 January 2010.
  6. Jobling, James A. (2010). Helm Dictionary of Scientific Bird Names. Bloomsbury Publishing. p. 185.
  7. Smith, Thomas B.; Wayne, Robert K.; Girman, Derek J.; Bruford, Michael W. (1997-06-20). "A Role for Ecotones in Generating Rainforest Biodiversity". Science. 276 (5320): 1855–1857. doi:10.1126/science.276.5320.1855. ISSN   0036-8075.