A medium-sized greenbul with a blackish head, a yellow throat, gray underparts, and an olive-green back. Found in montane forest. Similar to Shelley’s Greenbul but slightly larger, and separated by the blackish cap, yellow throat, and gray underparts. Could also be confused with Stripe-cheeked Greenbul, but separated by the blackish head, yellow throat, and less distinct cheek striping. The song is a quick phrase of cheerful notes in an ascending pattern: “chirp-chup-chu-weeu.”