About the Sombre Greenbul
The sombre greenbul is a member of the bulbul family of passerine birds. It is a resident breeder in coastal bush, evergreen forest and dry shrub land in eastern and southern Africa. It is the only member of the genus Andropadus.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Bulbuls (Pycnonotidae) |
| Species | Andropadus importunus |
| Species Codes | somgre1, SOGR, ZAGR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sombre Greenbul belong to?
The Sombre Greenbul (Andropadus importunus) belongs to the Bulbuls family (Pycnonotidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Sombre Greenbul?
The sombre greenbul is a member of the bulbul family of passerine birds. It is a resident breeder in coastal bush, evergreen forest and dry shrub land in eastern and southern Africa. It is the only member of the genus Andropadus....
Where can I report a Sombre Greenbul sighting?
You can log sightings of Sombre Greenbul on eBird (ebird.org) using species code somgre1, or on iNaturalist.
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