Flavescent Bulbul
NameFlavescent Bulbul
Common NameFlavescent Bulbul
Scientific NamePycnonotus flavescens
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)26
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsOverall olive-yellow plumage, with brighter yellow on the underparts, especially the vent. The head and nape are brownish-olive, often appearing slightly crested. Wings and tail are darker olive-brown.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a varied series of cheerful, chattering, and sometimes harsh notes. Its song is often described as a chattering warble or liquid notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, ranging from northeastern India and Bangladesh through Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and into southern China.
Identifying FeaturesOlive-yellow plumage, Slightly crested brownish-olive head, Bright yellow vent, Chattering vocalizations
Description
The Flavescent Bulbul is a medium-sized songbird characterized by its olive-yellow plumage and a slightly crested head. It is an active bird, often found foraging for fruits and insects in the canopy and undergrowth of forests.
