Brown-cheeked Bulbul
NameBrown-cheeked Bulbul
Common NameBrown-cheeked Bulbul
Scientific NameAcritillas indica
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)26
Length (cm)17.5
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, contrasting with bright yellow underparts from the throat to the vent. The head is greyish with a distinctive brown patch on the cheeks and a short, spiky crest. The eye is reddish-brown.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of a series of cheerful, varied, and often rapid chirps and whistles, which can be quite loud and distinctive.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Western Ghats and associated hill ranges of southern India and Sri Lanka.
Identifying Featuresbrown cheek patch, bright yellow underparts, olive-green upperparts, greyish head with slight crest, reddish eye
Description
The Brown-cheeked Bulbul is a medium-sized songbird characterized by its olive-green upperparts and striking bright yellow underparts. It is an active species, typically found foraging for fruits and insects in the undergrowth and edges of forests.
