Northern Brownbul
Phyllastrephus strepitans
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPycnonotidae (Bulbuls)
- GenusPhyllastrephus (Typical Greenbuls and Brownbuls)
- SpeciesPhyllastrephus strepitans (Northern Brownbul)
About the Northern Brownbul
The northern brownbul (Phyllastrephus strepitans) is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is found in eastern Africa. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, dry savanna, and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland.
The northern brownbul was originally described in the genus Criniger. Alternate names include the East African scrub bulbul and northern brown bulbul. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Northern Brownbul in Samburu National Reserve
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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 | Meru National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 2 | Tsavo East National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 3 | Tsavo West National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 4 | Samburu National Reserve | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 5 | Kidepo Valley National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 6 | Mkomazi National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 7 | Mikumi National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 8 | Selous Game Reserve | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 9 | Bale Mountains National Park | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | |
| 10 | Arusha National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 11 | Amboseli National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Northern Brownbul in Samburu National Reserve?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Northern Brownbul sighting in Samburu National Reserve, based on 108 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Northern Brownbul in Samburu National Reserve?
June has the highest sighting rate for Northern Brownbul in Samburu National Reserve in our monthly data.