Cream-striped Bulbul
NameCream-striped Bulbul
Common NameCream-striped Bulbul
Scientific NamePhyllastrephus leucogrammicus
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsFeatures a dark brown to blackish crest and crown, prominent cream-colored supercilium (stripe above the eye) and malar stripe (stripe below the eye), dark ear coverts, and a cream-striped throat and breast. The back and wings are olive-green, and the belly is paler.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a variety of chattering, whistling, and sometimes harsh notes, often delivered in a rapid sequence.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to the island of São Tomé, located off the west coast of Central Africa.
Identifying FeaturesCream-striped head and breast, Dark crest, Olive-green back, Endemic to São Tomé
Description
The Cream-striped Bulbul is a medium-sized songbird characterized by its distinctive cream-striped head and breast, contrasting with a dark crest and olive-green upperparts. It is an active bird, typically found foraging in the undergrowth and lower canopy of its forest habitat.
