Swamp Greenbul
Thescelocichla leucopleura
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPycnonotidae (Bulbuls)
- GenusThescelocichla
- SpeciesThescelocichla leucopleura (Swamp Greenbul)
About the Swamp Greenbul
The swamp palm bulbul (Thescelocichla leucopleura), is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is monotypic within the genus Thescelocichla. The swamp palm bulbul was originally described in the genus Phyllastrephus. Alternative names for the swamp palm bulbul include the swamp bulbul, swamp greenbul, swamp palm greenbul, white-tailed greenbul and white-tailed palm greenbul. The alternate name 'white-tailed greenbul' is also used by the honeyguide greenbul and Sjöstedt's greenbul.
The swamp palm bulbul is found from Senegal and Gambia to north-eastern and central Democratic Republic of the Congo and northern Angola. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical swamps, and moist savanna.
It is an insectivore. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Swamp Greenbul in Semuliki 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 | Semuliki National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Swamp Greenbul in Semuliki National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Swamp Greenbul sighting in Semuliki National Park, based on 51 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Swamp Greenbul in Semuliki National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Swamp Greenbul in Semuliki National Park in our monthly data.