Stripe-cheeked greenbul explained

The stripe-cheeked greenbul (Arizelocichla milanjensis) is a species of the bulbul family of passerine birds. It is found in south-eastern Africa. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Taxonomy and systematics

The stripe-cheeked greenbul was originally described in the genus Xenocichla (a synonym for Bleda), then classified in Andropadus and, in 2010 re-classified to the new genus Arizelocichla.[1] Alternatively, some authorities classify the stripe-cheeked greenbul in the genus Pycnonotus.[2] Some authorities consider the olive-headed greenbul and stripe-faced greenbul to be subspecies of the stripe-cheeked greenbul.[3] [4] Alternate names for the stripe-cheeked greenbul include the Mulanji stripe-cheeked greenbul and stripe-cheeked bulbul.

Distribution and habitat

The stripe-cheeked greenbul is found in the highlands of south-eastern Malawi (Mount Mulanje), extreme eastern Zimbabwe and west-central Mozambique.[5]

External links

Notes and References

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