Golden greenbul facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Golden greenbul |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Pycnonotidae |
| Genus: | Calyptocichla Oberholser, 1905 |
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C. serinus
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| Calyptocichla serinus (Verreaux, J & Verreaux, É, 1855)
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The golden greenbul is a small, brightly colored bird. It belongs to the bulbul family. You can find these birds in the forests of western and central Africa. This bird is special because it is the only species in its group, called the genus Calyptocichla.
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About the Golden Greenbul
How Scientists Classify This Bird
Scientists group living things based on their features. This is called taxonomy. The golden greenbul was first placed in a group called Criniger. However, scientists later found it was quite different.
It is not closely related to other greenbul species. Instead, it forms its own unique branch on the bird family tree. This makes the golden greenbul very special!
Other names for this bird include the serene bulbul or serene greenbul.
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What Does the Golden Greenbul Look Like?
The golden greenbul stands out from other greenbuls. It has a bright yellow belly. Its throat is white, which makes it easy to spot.
The rest of its feathers are olive-colored. This includes its upper body, tail, and wings. It also has a long, thin bill that is pinkish-brown. This bill shape is unique among greenbuls.
Where Golden Greenbuls Live
Habitat and Range
The golden greenbul lives in forests. These forests are found across a wide area of Africa. You can find them from Sierra Leone all the way to Ghana.
They also live in south-eastern Nigeria and western Cameroon. Their range extends to the Central African Republic. You might even spot them in the far north-western part of Angola.
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