Phyllastrephus hypochloris
The Toro Olive Greenbul, *Phyllastrephus hypochloris*, is a rather nondescript yet characteristic member of the bulbul family (Pycnonotidae), typically measuring between 15-18 cm in length and weighing 18-29 grams. Its plumage is uniformly olive-green on the upperparts, contrasting subtly with paler yellowish-green underparts that often show a faint yellowish wash on the throat and breast, and dull olive-green flanks. A key field mark for identification is often its relatively long tail and r...
This species primarily inhabits the understory and mid-strata of lowland and montane rainforests, dense secondary growth, and gallery forests, typically found from sea level up to 1,800 meters in elevation.
Its diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates, such as beetles, ants, and larvae, supplemented occasionally with small fruits.
The Toro Olive Greenbul is a diurnal and often secretive bird, typically observed alone, in pairs, or small family groups, though it may occasionally join mixed-species foraging flocks. It spends most of its time gleaning insects and other small invertebrates from foliage, twigs, and bark within ...
The Toro Olive Greenbul is a resident species found across a significant portion of East and Central Africa. Its breeding and year-round range spans from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo eastward through Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and into western Kenya and northwestern Tanzania. Key areas incl...
Least Concern
- The 'Toro' in its name refers to the Toro Kingdom in western Uganda, a key part of its distribution. - Despite being an 'Olive Greenbul', its drab plumage is a masterclass in camouflage, making it incredibly difficult to spot in its dense forest habitat. - Often, the only way to confirm the pre...