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A photo of a Terrestrial Brownbul (Phyllastrephus terrestris)
Terrestrial Brownbul

Terrestrial Brownbul

Phyllastrephus terrestris

The Terrestrial Brownbul, known scientifically as Phyllastrephus terrestris, is a member of the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. This songbird carries a modest plumage, primarily in shades of brown, which aids in its camouflage within its natural environment.

Identification Tips

When attempting to identify the Terrestrial Brownbul, look for its distinctive brown coloring, which is consistent with its name. It may also be recognized by other names such as the bristle-necked brownbul, scrub bulbul, or simply the terrestrial bulbul.

Habitat

The Terrestrial Brownbul is found in a variety of woodland habitats, ranging from subtropical or tropical dry forests to moist lowland forests, and even subtropical or tropical moist shrublands.

Distribution

This species graces the eastern and south-eastern regions of Africa with its presence. It is a bird that knows no borders, with its range extending from southern Somalia to South Africa.

Behaviour

Observing the Terrestrial Brownbul, one might note its terrestrial habits as it forages through the undergrowth, a behavior that is reflected in its very name.

Subspecies

There are four recognized subspecies of the Terrestrial Brownbul, each with its own distinct range:

  • The Nyasa Terrestrial Brownbul (P. t. suahelicus) inhabits the area from southern Somalia to northern Mozambique.
  • The P. t. intermedius can be found in southern Zimbabwe, southern Mozambique, and adjacent eastern South Africa.
  • The P. t. rhodesiae is seen from south-western Angola, across Zambia, the south-eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, and south-western Tanzania, to northern Botswana, northern Zimbabwe, and north-eastern Mozambique.
  • The P. t. terrestris subspecies resides in eastern and southern South Africa.

Conservation Status

The IUCN Red List has classified the Terrestrial Brownbul as Least Concern, indicating that, for now, this species does not face an immediate threat of extinction in the wild.

Terrestrial Brownbul Sounds



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