Gray-throated Bulbul
NameGray-throated Bulbul
Common NameGray-throated Bulbul
Scientific NameAlophoixus flaveolus
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)38
Plumage DetailsThis bulbul has olive-brown upperparts, a yellowish-green rump, and bright yellow underparts, particularly on the belly and vent. Its head features a dark brown shaggy crest, a gray throat and breast, and reddish-brown eyes. The bill is dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations are varied, often described as loud, cheerful, and melodious whistles, sometimes interspersed with harsher or chattering notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Himalayas, Northeast India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and parts of southern China.
Identifying Featuresgray throat, bright yellow belly, shaggy brown crest, reddish-brown eyes, olive-brown back
Description
The Gray-throated Bulbul is a medium-sized songbird characterized by its olive-brown upperparts and bright yellow underparts. It possesses a distinctive gray throat and a shaggy brown crest, often found foraging in the undergrowth of forests.
