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Sombre Greenbul
Andropadus importunus (Vieillot, 1818)
15–18 cmLength27 gWeight
The sombre greenbul (Andropadus importunus) is a member of the bulbul family of passerine birds.
Busiest months: October–November · Most records: South Africa, Kenya, Mozambique
Where and when it's recorded
Sombre Greenbul has been recorded at 130 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 8 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Kirstenbosch Botanical GardenSouth Africa2,567 records
- Harold Porter Botanical GardensSouth Africa807 records
- Kruger NP – Skukuza CampSouth Africa710 records
More places
- St Lucia – iGwalagwala TrailSouth Africa573 records
- Mkhuze GRSouth Africa563 records
- Nguuni Nature SanctuaryKenya417 records
- Eshowe – Dlinza ForestSouth Africa347 records
- Nairobi NPKenya346 records
- iSimangaliso WP – Eastern ShoresSouth Africa300 records
- Macaneta – Wetland, dune forests and coastMozambique269 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The sombre greenbul (Andropadus importunus) 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.
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Questions
How big is the Sombre Greenbul?
The Sombre Greenbul is about 15–18 cm long and weighs around 27 g.
Where does the Sombre Greenbul live?
Its breeding range: Africa: eastern, southern. It is most often recorded in South Africa, Kenya and Mozambique.
When is the best time to see the Sombre Greenbul?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October and November (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Sombre Greenbul endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Sombre Greenbul as Least Concern.
What does the Sombre Greenbul eat?
Main food: Fruit.
What family is the Sombre Greenbul in?
It belongs to the family Bulbuls (Pycnonotidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 15–18 cm
- Weight
- 27 g
- Habitat
- Shrubland
- Diet
- Fruit
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 89 mm
- Tail
- 86 mm
- Bill
- 19 mm
- Tarsus
- 22 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Africa: eastern, southern
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Bulbuls Pycnonotidae
- Genus
- Andropadus
More from the family Bulbuls
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Golden GreenbulCalyptocichla serinus
Black-collared BulbulNeolestes torquatus
Red-tailed BristlebillBleda syndactylus
Green-tailed BristlebillBleda eximius
Grey-headed BristlebillBleda canicapillus
Yellow-lored BristlebillBleda notatus
Yellow-eyed BristlebillBleda ugandae
Yellow-gorgeted GreenbulAtimastillas flavicollis
Pale-throated GreenbulAtimastillas flavigula
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