Simple greenbul

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.

Simple greenbul

Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Pycnonotidae
Genus: Chlorocichla
Species:
C. simplex
Binomial name
Chlorocichla simplex
(Hartlaub, 1855)
Synonyms
  • Pyrrhurus simplex
  • Trichophorus simplex

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]

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References

  1. BirdLife International (2016). "Chlorocichla simplex". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22712851A94351343. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22712851A94351343.en.
  2. "Bulbuls « IOC World Bird List". www.worldbirdnames.org. Retrieved 2017-04-16.
  3. "Chlorocichla simplex - Avibase". avibase.bsc-eoc.org. Retrieved 2017-04-16.
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