Leaf-love

Overview

Leaf-love (Phyllastrephus scandens) is a species of Bulbuls (Pycnonotidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Phyllastrephus; binomial: Phyllastrephus scandens; authority: Swainson, 1837.

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Restore Red-tailed Leaflove to Phyllastrephus from Pyrrhurus (Johansson et al. 2007). Change (14.2) English name of Phyllastrephus scandens from Red-tailed Leaflove to simply Leaf-love following the adoption of "greenbul" for Atimastillas in order to align with other major world bird lists.