Javan Bulbul
NameJavan Bulbul
Common NameJavan Bulbul
Scientific NameIxos leucogrammicus
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)22.5
Plumage DetailsOlive-green upperparts, grey head with a prominent white streak extending from behind the eye. The throat is white, and the rest of the underparts are whitish, occasionally with a faint yellowish wash on the flanks. It has a dark bill and legs.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of clear, whistled notes, often delivered as a rapid, chattering song.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Java, Indonesia, primarily found in the western and central parts of the island in montane and submontane forests.
Identifying Featureswhite streak behind eye, grey head, olive-green upperparts, whitish underparts
Description
The Javan Bulbul is a medium-sized bulbul characterized by its olive-green upperparts, grey head, and a distinctive white streak behind the eye. It typically forages in the mid-story and canopy of montane and submontane forests. Its underparts are whitish, sometimes with a yellowish wash.
