Yellow-gorgeted Greenbul
Atimastillas flavicollis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPycnonotidae (Bulbuls)
- GenusAtimastillas (Yellow-throated Greenbuls)
- SpeciesAtimastillas flavicollis (Yellow-gorgeted Greenbul)
About the Yellow-gorgeted Greenbul
The yellow-gorgeted greenbul (Atimastillas flavicollis), formerly known as the yellow-throated leaflove, is a species of passerine bird in the bulbul family Pycnonotidae. It is found in West Africa. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, moist savanna, and subtropical or tropical moist shrubland.
The yellow-gorgeted greenbul was originally described in the genus Haematornis (a synonym for Pycnonotus) and later classified within Chlorocichla before being moved to the genus Atimastillas in 2010. Not all authorities have adopted this latest genus change. Formerly, various authorities have classified the yellow-gorgeted greenbul in several other genera, including Criniger, Ixus and Xenocichla (a synonym for Bleda). Alternatively, some authorities have classified the yellow-gorgeted greenbul as synonymous with the yellow-throated greenbul. Alternate names for the yellow-gorgeted greenbul include the mango bulbul, yellowthroat and yellow-throated greenbul. The alternate name 'yellowthroat' is not to be confused with the species of the genus Geothlypis.
The species is monotypic: no subspecies are recognised. It was formerly considered to... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Yellow-gorgeted Greenbul in Akagera National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Mburo National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 2 | Akagera National Park | 🇷🇼 Rwanda | |
| 3 | Murchison Falls National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 4 | Virunga National Park | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 5 | Queen Elizabeth National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 6 | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 7 | Kibale National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 8 | South Luangwa National Park | 🇿🇲 Zambia | |
| 9 | Semuliki National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 10 | Kafue National Park | 🇿🇲 Zambia | |
| 11 | Nyungwe National Park | 🇷🇼 Rwanda | |
| 12 | Volcanoes National Park | 🇷🇼 Rwanda | |
| 13 | Kidepo Valley National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Yellow-gorgeted Greenbul in Akagera National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Yellow-gorgeted Greenbul sighting in Akagera National Park, based on 78 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Yellow-gorgeted Greenbul in Akagera National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Yellow-gorgeted Greenbul in Akagera National Park in our monthly data.