The Red-tailed Greenbul is a vibrant bulbul with olive-green plumage and a striking rufous-red tail. It is a common and active species in African rainforests.
Where to spot
Widespread across West and Central Africa, inhabiting primary and secondary rainforests, forest edges, and dense thickets.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive rufous-red tail, which is very prominent against its olive body. Listen for its loud, varied calls. It is an active bird, often on the move.
When to spot
Observable year-round in its resident tropical habitat. Most active during daylight hours, particularly in the morning.
Where to spot
Widespread across West and Central Africa, inhabiting primary and secondary rainforests, forest edges, and dense thickets.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive rufous-red tail, which is very prominent against its olive body. Listen for its loud, varied calls. It is an active bird, often on the move.
When to spot
Observable year-round in its resident tropical habitat. Most active during daylight hours, particularly in the morning.
This species often forages in mixed-species flocks, moving quickly through the mid-story and lower canopy, constantly searching for insects and fruits, using its tail as a flash pattern.
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