About the Green-tailed Bristlebill
The green-tailed bristlebill is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is found in West Africa from Sierra Leone to Ghana. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. The green-tailed bristlebill was originally described in the genus Trichophorus. Formerly, some authorities considered the yellow-lored bristlebill as conspecific with the green-tailed bristlebill.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Bulbuls (Pycnonotidae) |
| Species | Bleda eximius |
| Species Codes | gntbri1, GTBR |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Green-tailed Bristlebill belong to?
The Green-tailed Bristlebill (Bleda eximius) belongs to the Bulbuls family (Pycnonotidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Green-tailed Bristlebill?
The Green-tailed Bristlebill is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Green-tailed Bristlebill?
The green-tailed bristlebill is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is found in West Africa from Sierra Leone to Ghana. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. The green-tailed bristlebill was originally described in the genus...
Where can I report a Green-tailed Bristlebill sighting?
You can log sightings of Green-tailed Bristlebill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gntbri1, or on iNaturalist.
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