Buff-vented Bulbul
NameBuff-vented Bulbul
Common NameBuff-vented Bulbul
Scientific NameIole olivacea
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)18
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown, with a slightly shaggy, brownish crest. Underparts are paler, grayish-olive, becoming yellowish on the belly. The most prominent feature is the buff-colored vent and undertail-coverts. The bill is slender and dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of cheerful, liquid, and often loud whistles and chirps, sometimes with a slightly harsh quality.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, specifically the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, and several smaller surrounding islands.
Identifying Featuresolive-brown plumage, shaggy crest, buff-colored vent, pale yellowish belly, slender dark bill
Description
The Buff-vented Bulbul is a medium-sized songbird characterized by its olive-brown plumage and a distinctive buff-colored vent. It typically forages in the understory and mid-canopy of forests, often in pairs or small groups.
