About the Northern Brownbul
The northern brownbul is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is found in eastern Africa. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, dry savanna, and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. The northern brownbul was originally described in the genus Criniger. Alternate names include the East African scrub bulbul and northern brown bulbul.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Bulbuls (Pycnonotidae) |
| Species | Phyllastrephus strepitans |
| Species Codes | norbro1, NOBR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Northern Brownbul belong to?
The Northern Brownbul (Phyllastrephus strepitans) belongs to the Bulbuls family (Pycnonotidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Northern Brownbul?
The northern brownbul is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is found in eastern Africa. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, dry savanna, and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. The northern brownbul was originally described in the genus Criniger...
Where can I report a Northern Brownbul sighting?
You can log sightings of Northern Brownbul on eBird (ebird.org) using species code norbro1, or on iNaturalist.
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