Fischer's Greenbul is a medium-sized bulbul with drab olive-green plumage, but often distinguished by a slightly paler eye-ring and underparts. It is a resident of East African coastal forests.
Where to spot
Found in coastal and lowland forests of East Africa, inhabiting dense thickets, secondary growth, and riverine forests.
How to spot
Look for its general olive-green plumage and a subtle paler eye-ring. Listen for its calls, which are a good indicator of its presence in dense vegetation.
When to spot
Observable year-round in its resident tropical habitat. Most active during daylight hours.
Where to spot
Found in coastal and lowland forests of East Africa, inhabiting dense thickets, secondary growth, and riverine forests.
How to spot
Look for its general olive-green plumage and a subtle paler eye-ring. Listen for its calls, which are a good indicator of its presence in dense vegetation.
When to spot
Observable year-round in its resident tropical habitat. Most active during daylight hours.
This species is named after Gustav Fischer, a German explorer and ornithologist, who collected extensively in East Africa. Its habitat is primarily limited to fragmented coastal and lowland forests.
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