Charlotte's Bulbul
NameCharlotte's Bulbul
Common NameCharlotte's Bulbul
Scientific NameIole charlottae
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)18
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsThe Charlotte's Bulbul has olive-brown upperparts, including the back and wings, contrasting with a rufous-brown cap and nape. Its underparts are paler, a grayish-brown, often with faint streaking on the throat and breast. The tail is olive-brown.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of short, sharp, chattering notes, often described as 'chip-chip-chip' or 'chick-chick-chick', sometimes with a more liquid quality.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, specifically in Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo, and various smaller adjacent islands.
Identifying Featuresrufous cap, plain olive-brown plumage, pale underparts, medium-sized bulbul
Description
This medium-sized bulbul is characterized by its plain olive-brown plumage and a distinctive rufous cap. It typically forages in the mid-story of tropical forests, often in mixed-species flocks, feeding on fruits and insects.
