Eastern Mountain Greenbul
Arizelocichla nigriceps
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPycnonotidae (Bulbuls)
- GenusArizelocichla (Mountain Greenbuls and Allies)
- SpeciesArizelocichla nigriceps (Eastern Mountain Greenbul)
About the Eastern Mountain Greenbul
The black-headed mountain greenbul (Arizelocichla nigriceps), also known as the mountain greenbul or eastern mountain greenbul, is a species of the bulbul family of passerine birds. It is native to the eastern Afromontane. Its diet consists of fruit and nectar.
The black-headed mountain greenbul was originally described in the genus Xenocichla (a synonym for Bleda), then classified in Andropadus and, in 2010 re-classified to the new genus Arizelocichla. Alternatively, some authorities classify the black-headed mountain greenbul in the genus Pycnonotus. Some authorities also consider the olive-breasted mountain greenbul to be a subspecies of the mountain greenbul, while others consider the mountain greenbul itself to be a subspecies of the western mountain greenbul. The common name, 'mountain greenbul', is also used as an alternate name for the western and Cameroon greenbuls. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Eastern Mountain Greenbul in Ngorongoro Conservation Area
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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 | Mkomazi National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 2 | Arusha National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 3 | Ngorongoro Conservation Area | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 4 | Tsavo West National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Eastern Mountain Greenbul in Ngorongoro Conservation Area?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Eastern Mountain Greenbul sighting in Ngorongoro Conservation Area, based on 169 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Eastern Mountain Greenbul in Ngorongoro Conservation Area?
November has the highest sighting rate for Eastern Mountain Greenbul in Ngorongoro Conservation Area in our monthly data.