Ansorge's greenbul (''Eurillas ansorgei'') or Ansorge's bulbul, is a species of the bulbul family of

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s. It is found in western and central Africa. Its natural

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is subtropical or tropical moist lowland

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Taxonomy and systematics

Ansorge's greenbul was originally described in the genus '' Andropadus'' and was re-classified to the genus ''Eurillas'' in 2010. Alternatively, some authorities classify Ansorge's greenbul in the genus ''

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''. Some authorities have considered Ansorge's greenbul as a subspecies of the little grey greenbul. The common name and scientific name commemorate the British explorer and collector William John Ansorge who collected natural history specimens in Africa.

Subspecies

Two subspecies are recognized: * Ansorge's little grey greenbul (''E. a. ansorgei'') - (

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, 1907): Found from western Guinea to south-western Uganda and eastern Democratic Republic of Congo * Kavirondo little grey greenbul (''E. a. kavirondensis'') - ( van Someren, 1920): Originally described as a separate species. Found in western Kenya

References

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