The Joyful Greenbul is a bright, active greenbul with olive-yellow plumage and a generally cheerful demeanor. It is often found in pairs or small family groups within forest clearings.
Where to spot
Found in East and Central Africa, inhabiting forest edges, clearings, secondary growth, and well-developed woodlands.
How to spot
Look for its bright olive-yellow coloration and listen for its energetic, bubbling calls. It can be seen foraging in the mid-story or lower canopy, often joining mixed-species flocks.
When to spot
Observable year-round in its resident range. Most active and vocal during the early morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Found in East and Central Africa, inhabiting forest edges, clearings, secondary growth, and well-developed woodlands.
How to spot
Look for its bright olive-yellow coloration and listen for its energetic, bubbling calls. It can be seen foraging in the mid-story or lower canopy, often joining mixed-species flocks.
When to spot
Observable year-round in its resident range. Most active and vocal during the early morning and late afternoon.
Its common name, 'Joyful,' likely refers to its lively and often loud vocalizations, which include bubbling songs and spirited calls that enliven the forest understory.
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