Cachar Bulbul
NameCachar Bulbul
Common NameCachar Bulbul
Scientific NameIole cacharensis
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)27
Length (cm)19.5
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, contrasting with yellowish-olive underparts. The throat is paler yellow, and the crown and nape show faint streaking. It has a dark bill and a subtle pale eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of short, sharp, whistled notes, often delivered rapidly and accelerating, sometimes described as 'chip-chip-chip-chew'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Cachar Hills of Assam in Northeast India, extending into adjacent areas of Bangladesh and western Myanmar.
Identifying FeaturesOlive-green upperparts and yellowish-olive underparts, Faint streaking on crown and nape, Dark bill, Restricted range in Northeast India and surrounding regions
Description
This medium-sized bulbul has olive-green upperparts and yellowish-olive underparts, often found foraging in the canopy of moist lowland forests. It is known for its relatively plain appearance and active behavior, typically moving through dense foliage.
