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Swamp Palm Bulbul (Thescelocichla leucopleura)

Swamp Palm Bulbul

Thescelocichla leucopleura

Least Concern

Overview

The swamp palm bulbul (Thescelocichla leucopleura) is a species of songbird belonging to the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is the only member of its genus and is currently listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Habitat

This bird inhabits subtropical or tropical dry forests, swamps, and moist savannas across sub-Saharan Africa. Its range extends from Senegal and Gambia eastwards to north-eastern and central Democratic Republic of the Congo, and south to northern Angola.

Diet

The swamp palm bulbul is an insectivore, though specific foraging techniques are not detailed in the available records.

Did you know?

The species has accumulated a wide array of common names, including swamp bulbul, swamp greenbul, and white-tailed greenbul, the latter being shared confusingly with the honeyguide greenbul and Sjöstedt's greenbul.

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