Chlorocichla prigoginei
Prigogine's Greenbul (Chlorocichla prigoginei) is a distinctive passerine bird belonging to the bulbul family (Pycnonotidae), characterized by its striking yet subtle coloration. Measuring approximately 18-20 cm in length and weighing around 25-35 grams, this medium-sized bulbul features olive-green upperparts, contrasting with dull yellow underparts that brighten to a more vivid yellow on the belly and undertail coverts. A key identification mark is its grey head, which subtly blends into a ...
This species primarily inhabits humid Afromontane and submontane evergreen forests, preferring the mid-story and canopy. It is typically found at elevations ranging from 1,500 to 2,600 meters above sea level.
Its diet mainly consists of insects, including beetles, caterpillars, and ants, supplemented by small wild fruits and berries. Foraging occurs through gleaning from foliage and branches.
Prigogine's Greenbul is a diurnal and generally inconspicuous bird, often observed singly, in pairs, or small family groups foraging within the dense forest canopy and sub-canopy. Its foraging strategy primarily involves gleaning insects and picking fruits from foliage and branches, moving delibe...
Prigogine's Greenbul is endemic to a highly restricted range within the Albertine Rift Mountains of East-Central Africa, specifically found in fragmented Afromontane forest patches. Its primary distribution includes the Itombwe Mountains in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, southwestern R...
Vulnerable
- Prigogine's Greenbul is named after Alexandre Prigogine, a Belgian ornithologist renowned for his work on African birds. - It is a highly localized endemic species, found only in a small, fragmented region of East-Central Africa. - Its white throat patch is a key field mark that helps distingui...