Eurillas ansorgei
The Ansorge's Greenbul, *Eurillas ansorgei*, is a demure yet captivating passerine belonging to the Pycnonotidae family, commonly known as bulbuls or greenbuls. This small songbird typically measures around 13-14 cm (5.1-5.5 inches) in length and weighs between 12-19 grams. Its plumage is characterized by olive-green upperparts, a slightly paler olive-yellow underside, a distinctive whitish throat, and often a faint greyish wash on the breast, providing excellent camouflage within its forest ...
This greenbul primarily inhabits submontane and montane evergreen forests, extending into dense secondary growth and forest edges. It is typically found at elevations ranging from 800 to 2,500 meters.
The diet of Ansorge's Greenbul is omnivorous, consisting primarily of small insects and their larvae, as well as various small fruits and berries. They forage by gleaning from foliage and darting to catch flying insects.
Ansorge's Greenbuls are largely diurnal, often observed singly or in pairs, though they may join mixed-species foraging flocks, particularly with other bulbuls, in the mid-story and understory. Their foraging strategy involves actively gleaning insects and plucking fruits from foliage, usually mo...
Ansorge's Greenbul is endemic to the Afromontane and submontane forests of East-Central Africa. Its distribution is somewhat fragmented, primarily encompassing the Albertine Rift mountains and surrounding regions. Key countries where it is found include eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, weste...
Least Concern
- Ansorge's Greenbul is named after William John Ansorge, a British physician and collector who worked in colonial Africa. - Despite its 'greenbul' moniker, its plumage is often described as more olive-brownish than bright green, providing excellent camouflage in dappled forest light. - Like many...