Arizelocichla chlorigula
The Yellow-throated Mountain Greenbul, *Arizelocichla chlorigula*, is a captivating member of the bulbul family (Pycnonotidae), renowned for its vibrant plumage and melodious calls echoing through East Africa's montane forests. This medium-sized passerine, typically measuring 18-20 cm in length, boasts a striking appearance with olive-green upperparts and a bright, unmistakable yellow throat that provides its common name. Its breast and flanks are dark olive-grey, transitioning to a clean whi...
This greenbul exclusively inhabits submontane and montane evergreen forests, forest edges, and clearings, typically found at elevations ranging from 900 to 3000 meters above sea level.
Its diet primarily consists of small fruits and berries, augmented significantly by a variety of insects, such as beetles, ants, and larvae, and occasionally includes nectar.
The Yellow-throated Mountain Greenbul is a diurnal and rather secretive bird, often observed alone, in pairs, or occasionally joining mixed-species foraging flocks, particularly during the non-breeding season. It primarily forages in the forest canopy and subcanopy, actively gleaning insects from...
The Yellow-throated Mountain Greenbul is a resident species with a disjunct distribution across several montane regions of East and Central Africa, never undertaking long-distance migrations. The nominate subspecies, *A. c. chlorigula*, is found in the Udzungwa, Uluguru, and Rungwe Mountains of s...
Least Concern
- The genus name 'Arizelocichla' comes from ancient Greek, meaning 'conspicuous thrush-like bird', referring to its often prominent vocalizations and appearance. - Despite its name, the Yellow-throated Mountain Greenbul is not closely related to true thrushes but belongs to the bulbul family, Pyc...