About the Black-collared Bulbul
The black-collared bulbul, or black-collared greenbul, is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is monotypic within the genus Neolestes. For many years, its genus was considered to belong to the bushshrike or shrike families due to morphological similarities until a review of molecular genetics in 1999 confirmed that it belongs to the family Pycnonotidae. The black-collared bulbul is found in equatorial Africa in its natural habitat of dry savanna and grassland.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Bulbuls (Pycnonotidae) |
| Species | Neolestes torquatus |
| Species Codes | blcbul1, BCBU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-collared Bulbul belong to?
The Black-collared Bulbul (Neolestes torquatus) belongs to the Bulbuls family (Pycnonotidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-collared Bulbul?
The black-collared bulbul, or black-collared greenbul, is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is monotypic within the genus Neolestes. For many years, its genus was considered to belong to the bushshrike or shrike families due to morphological similarities until a review of ...
Where can I report a Black-collared Bulbul sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-collared Bulbul on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blcbul1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Bulbuls 161 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
Quick Stats
Spotted a Black-collared Bulbul?
Log your sighting on eBird or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier!