Ashy-fronted Bulbul
NameAshy-fronted Bulbul
Common NameAshy-fronted Bulbul
Scientific NamePycnonotus cinereifrons
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsThis bulbul has an olive-brown back and wings, with a paler, grayish-brown underside. Its most distinctive feature is the ashy-gray forehead and lores, contrasting slightly with the rest of its head. The eyes are dark, and the bill and legs are blackish.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a series of short, sharp, and often somewhat scratchy or chattering notes. It may also produce more melodious, whistled phrases.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Ashy-fronted Bulbul is endemic to the island of Palawan and its associated smaller islands in the Philippines.
Identifying FeaturesAshy-gray forehead and lores, Overall drab olive-brown plumage, Dark eyes, Found in Palawan, Philippines
Description
The Ashy-fronted Bulbul is a medium-sized passerine bird with a rather drab olive-brown plumage. It is typically found foraging in the understory and mid-canopy of forests, often in small groups or pairs, feeding on fruits and insects.
