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Joyful greenbul sounds

Chlorocichla laetissima

This page collects 1 free recording of the Joyful greenbul (Chlorocichla laetissima).

Listen to the Joyful greenbul

Joyful Greenbul (Chlorocichla laetissima) (022A-WA03044X0015-0007M0)
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About the Joyful greenbul

The Joyful greenbul is a bird in the family Pycnonotidae (order Passeriformes). Its conservation status on the IUCN Red List is “least concern”.

What does the Joyful greenbul sound like?

Most birds have two kinds of vocalisation: songs, which are learned or innate phrases delivered mainly in spring and summer, and calls – brief contact, alarm and begging notes heard all year round. Listening for both helps with identification.

From Wikipedia

The joyful greenbul (Chlorocichla laetissima) or joyful bulbul, is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is found in east-central Africa. Its natural habitats are boreal forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

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Frequently asked questions

What does a Joyful greenbul sound like?

You can hear 1 recording of the Joyful greenbul on this page. Most birds have two kinds of vocalisation: songs, which are learned or innate phrases delivered mainly in spring and summer, and calls – brief contact, alarm and begging notes heard all year round.

Is the Joyful greenbul endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Joyful greenbul as “least concern”.

What family does the Joyful greenbul belong to?

The Joyful greenbul (Chlorocichla laetissima) belongs to the family Pycnonotidae in the order Passeriformes.

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