Cinereous Bulbul
NameCinereous Bulbul
Common NameCinereous Bulbul
Scientific NameHemixos cinereus
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)27.5
Length (cm)19.5
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsThe head and nape are dark grey, often appearing shaggy or crested. Upperparts are olive-brown to greyish-brown, contrasting with whitish underparts that may have a faint grey wash on the flanks. The tail is greyish-brown, and the bill and legs are dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of cheerful, often rapid and chattering notes, whistles, and chirps. It can be quite noisy, especially when foraging in groups.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, including Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo, and parts of Thailand, typically inhabiting subtropical or tropical moist lowland and montane forests.
Identifying Featuresshaggy grey crest/head, olive-brown upperparts, whitish underparts, dark bill and legs
Description
The Cinereous Bulbul is a medium-sized songbird characterized by its distinctive shaggy grey head and olive-brown back. It is an active, arboreal species typically found in the canopy and subcanopy of forests, feeding on a mix of fruits and insects.
