Ansorge's Greenbul
Eurillas ansorgei
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPycnonotidae (Bulbuls)
- GenusEurillas (Small Greenbuls)
- SpeciesEurillas ansorgei (Ansorge's Greenbul)
About the Ansorge's Greenbul
Ansorge's greenbul (Eurillas ansorgei) or Ansorge's bulbul, is a species of the bulbul family of passerine birds. It is found in western and central Africa. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Ansorge's greenbul was originally described in the genus Andropadus and was re-classified to the genus Eurillas in 2010. Alternatively, some authorities classify Ansorge's greenbul in the genus Pycnonotus. Some authorities have considered Ansorge's greenbul as a subspecies of the little grey greenbul. The common name and scientific name commemorate the British explorer and collector William John Ansorge who collected natural history specimens in Africa.
Two subspecies are recognized: Ansorge's little grey greenbul (E. a. ansorgei) - (Hartert, 1907): Found from western Guinea to south-western Uganda and eastern Democratic Republic of Congo Kavirondo little grey greenbul (E. a. kavirondensis) - (van Someren, 1920): Originally described as a separate species. Found in western Kenya Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Ansorge's Greenbul in Bwindi Impenetrable 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 | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 2 | Virunga National Park | 🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo | |
| 3 | Queen Elizabeth National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 4 | Kibale National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Ansorge's Greenbul in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Ansorge's Greenbul sighting in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, based on 319 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Ansorge's Greenbul in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Ansorge's Greenbul in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in our monthly data.