Phyllastrephus poensis
The Cameroon Olive Greenbul, *Phyllastrephus poensis*, is a medium-sized passerine bird belonging to the bulbul family (Pycnonotidae). Reaching lengths of 18-20 cm and weighing between 23-37 grams, this species is characterized by its dull olive-green upperparts and pale, often yellowish-olive, underparts. Distinctive field marks include a relatively indistinct pale eye-ring, a dark upper mandible, and a paler base to the lower mandible, contrasting with its dark legs. While there are no stri...
Primarily inhabits dense primary and secondary rainforests, forest edges, and thick scrub, ranging from lowland to montane elevations up to 2,200 meters.
Feeds primarily on insects, including beetles, ants, and caterpillars, supplemented with small fruits and some seeds. Forages by gleaning from foliage and branches.
A predominantly diurnal species, the Cameroon Olive Greenbul is often observed foraging in the lower to mid-strata of dense vegetation, frequently creeping through tangled vines and thick foliage. Its foraging strategy involves gleaning insects and small fruits from leaves and branches. While typ...
The Cameroon Olive Greenbul is a resident species found across a broad swathe of West and Central Africa, with its distribution fragmented into two primary areas by different subspecies. The subspecies *Phyllastrephus poensis scandens* is found in coastal regions from Sierra Leone east through Li...
Least Concern
- The Cameroon Olive Greenbul is a member of the diverse Pycnonotidae family, which includes over 150 species of bulbuls and greenbuls across Africa and Asia. - Despite its name, its range extends far beyond Cameroon, encompassing parts of West and Central Africa. - Its scientific name, *Phyllast...