Grey-cheeked Bulbul
NameGrey-cheeked Bulbul
Common NameGrey-cheeked Bulbul
Scientific NameAlophoixus bres
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)20
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown, with a browner head and nape. The cheeks and ear-coverts are greyish, contrasting with a whitish throat. Underparts are yellowish-olive, becoming brighter yellow on the belly and vent. The tail and wings are rufous-brown, and the eye is reddish-brown.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of chattering, whistling, and bubbling notes, often delivered in a lively and varied sequence.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is found in Southeast Asia, including parts of the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, and Java.
Identifying FeaturesGreyish cheeks and ear-coverts, Olive-brown upperparts with yellowish underparts, Reddish-brown eye, Medium-sized bulbul shape
Description
The Grey-cheeked Bulbul is a medium-sized passerine bird characterized by its olive-brown upperparts and distinctive greyish cheeks. It typically forages in the undergrowth of tropical and subtropical forests, feeding on a mixed diet of fruits and insects.
