Yellow bellied greenbul

Introduction: Yellow-bellied greenbuls (Chlorocichla flavivientris) prefer coastal and riverine forest habitats, with thick, tangled undergrowth. They are particularly fond of bathing in the morning dew caught in leaves.

Distribution: Found in the extreme north of Namibia such as Epupa Falls and from Rundu extending eastwards along the extent of the Caprivi Strip to Victoria Falls. Also prevalent in the Okavango Delta and Moremi Game Reserve.

Diet: Eats mostly fruits, insects, seeds and flowers.

Description: A medium-sized to large bulbul with a long, stout bill. The throat is usually yellow or white and the tail is the same length as the the wing. Chlorocichla is a Greek meaning for 'green thrush', flavivientris being Latin for the yellow belly.

Breeding: Both the male and female build a nest constructed of twigs, grass and dead leaves and bound by spider web. Usually 1 to 3 eggs are laid in November and incubated for around 14 days.

Size: 22g.

Weight: 40g.