The pale-throated greenbul is a species of passerine bird in the bulbul family Pycnonotidae. It is found in western central Africa. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, moist savanna, and subtropical or tropical moist shrubland.
Region
West-Central Africa
Typical Environment
Occurs from lowland forest edges and secondary woodland to moist savanna and shrubland. It favors dense undergrowth, farmbush, and gallery forests along rivers, and readily uses disturbed habitats with thick cover. The species forages in the lower and mid-levels, moving through tangles and bushes. It is generally local to fairly common within suitable habitat and shows tolerance for habitat mosaics.
Altitude Range
Sea level to 1500 m
Climate Zone
Tropical
Ease of Keeping
Beginner friendly: 2/5
The pale-throated greenbul is a medium-sized songbird of African woodlands and savanna-forest mosaics. It often keeps to dense thickets and secondary growth, where it forages methodically. Pairs and small parties frequently join mixed-species flocks, making it easier to spot by movement and sound rather than by sight. Its clear, whistled phrases carry through scrubby edges and along gallery forests.
Temperament
shy and unobtrusive
Flight Pattern
short rapid wingbeats between shrubs
Social Behavior
Typically seen in pairs or small family groups, and commonly associates with mixed-species flocks while foraging. Nests are small, cup-shaped structures placed low in dense vegetation. Both parents likely participate in nest building and provisioning of the young.
Migratory Pattern
Resident
Song Description
Song consists of clear, whistled phrases interspersed with chattering notes. Calls include sharp chips and scolds, often given while moving through dense cover.
