Hook-billed Bulbul
NameHook-billed Bulbul
Common NameHook-billed Bulbul
Scientific NameSetornis criniger
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)29
Length (cm)19.5
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsThe Hook-billed Bulbul has olive-brown upperparts, including the back, wings, and tail. Its underparts are whitish, often with faint streaking on the breast and flanks. A prominent pale supercilium contrasts with a dark eye-stripe and a brownish cap. The bill is dark and noticeably decurved or hooked.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of clear, whistled notes, sometimes described as mournful, and a rapid, chattering song. It can also produce harsh, scolding calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeThe Hook-billed Bulbul is endemic to Southeast Asia, found on the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo.
Identifying Featuresdistinctive hooked bill, pale supercilium, olive-brown upperparts, whitish underparts, found in lowland forest understory
Description
This medium-sized bulbul is characterized by its distinctive hooked bill and drab plumage, often appearing olive-brown above and whitish below. It typically forages in the understory of lowland forests, moving deliberately through dense vegetation.
