Little greenbul | |
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at Bird Kingdom, Niagara Falls | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Aves |
Order: | Passeriformes |
Family: | Pycnonotidae |
Genus: | Eurillas |
Species: | E. virens |
Binomial name | |
Eurillas virens (Cassin, 1857) | |
Synonyms | |
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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.
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]
Five subspecies are recognized: [4]
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.
The little greenbul is found in western, central and eastern Africa.
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, and moist savanna.
The little greenbul was the subject of a study regarding the impact of ecotones on biodiversity. [7]
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