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Little greenbul
atBird Kingdom, Niagara Falls

Conservation status


Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]

Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Infraorder: Passerides
Family: Pycnonotidae
Genus: Eurillas
Species:
E. virens
Binomial name
Eurillas virens

(Cassin, 1857)

Synonyms
  • Andropadus hallae
  • Andropadus virens
  • Pycnonotus virens

The little greenbul (Eurillas virens) is a species of the bulbul family of passerine birds. It is found in many parts of sub-Saharan Africa.

Taxonomy and systematics[edit]

The little greenbul was originally described in the genus Andropadus and was re-classified to the genus Eurillas in 2010.[2] Alternatively, some authorities classify the little greenbul in the genus Pycnonotus.[3]

Subspecies[edit]

Five subspecies are recognized:[4]

Description[edit]

The little greenbul is a small bird reaching a total length of about 187 mm, with wings of about 80 mm and tail of about 77 mm. The upper tail and wings are brown, while breast and flanks are pale grey-greenish (hence the Latin name virens of this species, meaning "green"). The bill is brown, the iris is brown and the feet are light yellow-brown.

Distribution and habitat[edit]

The little greenbul is found in western, central and eastern Africa.

Eurillas virens photographed in Gambia

Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, and moist savanna.

Behaviour and ecology[edit]

The little greenbul was the subject of a study regarding the impact of ecotonesonbiodiversity.[7]

References[edit]

  1. ^ BirdLife International (2018). "Eurillas virens". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T22712766A131965317. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T22712766A131965317.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  • ^ "Taxonomy Version 2 « IOC World Bird List". www.worldbirdnames.org. Retrieved 2017-04-06.
  • ^ "Eurillas virens [incl. hallae] - Avibase". avibase.bsc-eoc.org. Retrieved 2017-04-07.
  • ^ "Bulbuls « IOC World Bird List". www.worldbirdnames.org. Retrieved 2017-04-07.
  • ^ Internet Bird Collection. "Little Greenbul (Andropadus virens)". Retrieved 13 January 2010.
  • ^ Jobling, James A. (2010). Helm Dictionary of Scientific Bird Names. Bloomsbury Publishing. p. 185.
  • ^ Smith, Thomas B.; Wayne, Robert K.; Girman, Derek J.; Bruford, Michael W. (1997-06-20). "A Role for Ecotones in Generating Rainforest Biodiversity". Science. 276 (5320): 1855–1857. doi:10.1126/science.276.5320.1855. ISSN 0036-8075.

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