Grey-headed Bulbul
NameGrey-headed Bulbul
Common NameGrey-headed Bulbul
Scientific NamePycnonotus priocephalus
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)26.5
Length (cm)16.5
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsThe head and nape are a distinctive grey, often appearing scaly, contrasting with the bright olive-yellow plumage of the body, which is brighter on the underparts. The wings and tail are darker olive-green. It has a pale yellow bill and reddish-orange legs, with a dark eye surrounded by a pale eye-ring.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of sharp, chattering notes, often described as a distinctive 'chip-chip-chip' or 'whit-whit-whit' call.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Western Ghats mountain range in southern India.
Identifying FeaturesGrey head contrasting with olive-yellow body, Pale yellow bill, Reddish-orange legs, Dark eye with a pale eye-ring
Description
The Grey-headed Bulbul is a medium-sized songbird characterized by its distinctive grey head and bright olive-yellow body. It is typically found foraging in the dense undergrowth of evergreen forests, often in pairs or small groups.
