Ashy Bulbul
NameAshy Bulbul
Common NameAshy Bulbul
Scientific NameHemixos flavala
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)26.5
Length (cm)20
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsUpperparts and flanks are ashy grey, contrasting with a white throat and belly. It features a prominent spiky black crest and a distinctive bright yellow patch on the primary coverts and outer webs of the flight feathers, visible on the folded wing. The tail is dark grey.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of loud, clear, often chattering or whistling notes, sometimes described as a 'chip-chip' or 'chee-wit' call, typically given by flocks.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across a wide range in Southeast Asia, including the Himalayas, Northeast India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, and parts of Indonesia (Sumatra, Borneo).
Identifying Featuresspiky black crest, ashy grey body, bright yellow wing patch, white throat
Description
The Ashy Bulbul is a medium-sized songbird characterized by its spiky black crest and predominantly ashy-grey plumage. It is an active and social bird, often seen foraging in flocks within the canopy and undergrowth of forests.
