Flame-throated Bulbul
NameFlame-throated Bulbul
Common NameFlame-throated Bulbul
Scientific NameRubigula gularis
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)26
Length (cm)18.5
Weight (g)24
Plumage DetailsThis bulbul has a glossy black head, a prominent bright flame-orange throat and upper breast, and a distinct white eye-ring. Its upperparts and underparts are olive-yellow, with darker wings and tail edged in olive-yellow.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations are typically described as a series of cheerful, whistling, and chattering notes, often delivered rapidly.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Flame-throated Bulbul is endemic to the Western Ghats mountain range in southwestern India.
Identifying FeaturesBlack head, Bright flame-orange throat, Olive-yellow body, White eye-ring
Description
The Flame-throated Bulbul is a vibrant songbird characterized by its striking black head and bright flame-orange throat. Its body is predominantly olive-yellow, making it a distinctive sight in its forest habitat. This active bird forages in the canopy and undergrowth, often seen consuming fruits.
