Xavier's Greenbul is a robust, olive-green bulbul known for its rather plain appearance and secretive habits. It is an inhabitant of dense primary and secondary rainforests.
Where to spot
Found in West and Central Africa, inhabiting the understory and lower strata of primary and mature secondary rainforests.
How to spot
Its drab plumage makes it challenging to spot. Listen intently for its distinctive calls, which are often the only reliable way to confirm its presence. Scan dense undergrowth patiently.
When to spot
Observable year-round in its resident range. Most active during daylight hours, particularly early morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Found in West and Central Africa, inhabiting the understory and lower strata of primary and mature secondary rainforests.
How to spot
Its drab plumage makes it challenging to spot. Listen intently for its distinctive calls, which are often the only reliable way to confirm its presence. Scan dense undergrowth patiently.
When to spot
Observable year-round in its resident range. Most active during daylight hours, particularly early morning and late afternoon.
This greenbul is often found foraging close to the ground, sifting through leaf litter and dense undergrowth in search of insects and small invertebrates, making it an important part of the forest's detritus ecosystem.
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