Brown-breasted Bulbul
NameBrown-breasted Bulbul
Common NameBrown-breasted Bulbul
Scientific NamePycnonotus xanthorrhous
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsFeatures a glossy black cap extending to the eye, contrasting sharply with a clean white throat. The upperparts are olive-brown, transitioning to a paler brown on the breast and flanks, with a distinctive bright yellow vent.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations are typically a series of cheerful, varied, and often rapid warbling or chattering notes, sometimes described as a 'chip-chip-chip' or 'whip-whip-whip' call.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in southern China, Taiwan, and northern Indochina, including parts of Vietnam, Laos, and Myanmar.
Identifying Featuresblack cap, white throat, brown body plumage, yellow vent
Description
This medium-sized bulbul is easily identified by its striking black cap and contrasting white throat. It is an active and vocal bird, often observed foraging for insects and fruits in the canopy and undergrowth of various wooded habitats.
