Gray-bellied Bulbul
NameGray-bellied Bulbul
Common NameGray-bellied Bulbul
Scientific NamePycnonotus cyaniventris
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)27
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)24.5
Plumage DetailsThe head, throat, and upper breast are dark grey to blackish. The back, rump, and central tail feathers are grey, while the underparts are pale grey, sometimes with a bluish wash. The most distinctive feature is the bright yellow on the wings (primaries, secondaries, and coverts) and the outer tail feathers.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of cheerful, liquid, and chattering notes, often delivered in a rapid, varied sequence.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, including the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, and some smaller adjacent islands.
Identifying FeaturesDark grey to blackish head and throat, Grey body and underparts, Bright yellow wings, Bright yellow outer tail feathers
Description
This striking bulbul features a dark head and throat contrasting with a grey body and vibrant yellow wings and outer tail feathers. It is typically found foraging for fruits and insects in the understory and mid-canopy of lowland forests.
