Olive-headed greenbul explained

The olive-headed greenbul (Arizelocichla olivaceiceps) is a species of the bulbul family of passerine birds. It is found in south-eastern Africa.

Taxonomy and systematics

The olive-headed greenbul was originally described in the genus Criniger and then classified in Andropadus. It was re-classified to the new genus Arizelocichla in 2010.^[1] Alternatively, some authorities classify the olive-headed greenbul in the genus Pycnonotus. Some authorities have considered the olive-headed greenbul to be a subspecies of the stripe-cheeked greenbul. The alternate name green-throated greenbul is also used by the yellow-throated greenbul.^[2]

Distribution and habitat

The olive-headed greenbul is found in south-western Tanzania, Malawi and north-western Mozambique.^[3]

References

1. Web site: Taxonomy Version 2 « IOC World Bird List. www.worldbirdnames.org. en-US. 2017-04-02.
2. Web site: Arizelocichla olivaceiceps - Avibase. avibase.bsc-eoc.org. 2017-04-06.
3. Web site: Bulbuls « IOC World Bird List. www.worldbirdnames.org. en-US. 2017-04-06.