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Yellow throated greenbul

Arizelocichla chlorigula
The Yellow-Throated Greenbul is a medium-sized bird with olive-green plumage and a bright yellow throat. It is highly arboreal, foraging in trees for insects and fruits.

Yellow throated greenbul

Introduction: The Yellow-Throated Greenbul (Chlorocichla flavicollis) is a medium-sized bird with a bright yellow throat and greenish plumage. It inhabits forests and woodlands, foraging for insects and fruits. It constructs cup-shaped nests hidden among vegetation.

Description: The Yellow-Throated Greenbul has olive-green plumage with a bright yellow throat, giving it its distinctive name. It has a relatively long tail and a slender, slightly curved bill adapted for feeding on insects and fruits.

Habitat: This bird is commonly found in various forest and woodland habitats, including montane forests and coastal woodlands. It prefers areas with dense vegetation, where it can easily forage and build its nests.

Diet: The Yellow-Throated Greenbul is omnivorous, feeding on a variety of insects, fruits, and berries. Its diet includes caterpillars, beetles, berries, and small fruits.

behaviour: This species is often seen foraging actively among the foliage, searching for insects and fruits. It may also join mixed-species feeding flocks to enhance its foraging success.

Reproduction: The Yellow-Throated Greenbul constructs a cup-shaped nest made of twigs, leaves, and other plant materials. The nest is well-hidden among dense vegetation, providing a secure location for the eggs and young chicks. The female lays a clutch of eggs, and both parents take turns incubating the eggs and caring for the young chicks.

Size: The Yellow-Throated Greenbul measures about 20 centimetres (8 inches) in length.

Weight: It typically weighs around 25–30 grams.

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