Biology:Simple greenbul

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Short description: Species of songbird (Chlorocichla simplex)

Simple greenbul
Simple Leaflove - near Kakum NP - Ghana 14 S4E2868 (16016321478).jpg
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Pycnonotidae
Genus: Chlorocichla
Species:
C. simplex
Binomial name
Chlorocichla simplex
(Hartlaub, 1855)
Chlorocichla simplex distribution map.png
Synonyms
  • Pyrrhurus simplex
  • Trichophorus simplex

The simple greenbul (Chlorocichla simplex) or simple leaflove, is a species of songbird in the bulbul family of passerine birds. It is widespread throughout the African tropical rainforest.[2] Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, and subtropical or tropical moist shrubland.

Taxonomy and systematics

The simple greenbul was originally described in the genus Trichophorus (a synonym for Criniger) and then classified within Pyrrhurus before being moved to the genus Chlorocichla.[3]

References

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q2927913 entry