Halmahera Golden-Bulbul
NameHalmahera Golden-Bulbul
Common NameHalmahera Golden-Bulbul
Scientific NameHypsipetes lucasi
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)27.5
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)37.5
Plumage DetailsUniformly olive-green plumage, slightly darker on the back and wings, with a paler, yellowish-green throat and belly. The bill is dark, and the legs are dark.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include loud, clear, whistled notes, often accelerating into a chattering or bubbling phrase.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Halmahera and its satellite islands (e.g., Bacan, Morotai, Obi) in North Maluku, Indonesia.
Identifying FeaturesUniform olive-green plumage, Stout, dark bill, Endemic to Halmahera and nearby islands
Description
This medium-sized bulbul is characterized by its entirely olive-green plumage, with a slightly paler throat. It is typically found foraging actively in the canopy and subcanopy layers of primary and secondary forests.
