Light-vented Bulbul
NameLight-vented Bulbul
Common NameLight-vented Bulbul
Scientific NamePycnonotus sinensis
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsThis bulbul has a prominent black cap, a broad white supercilium extending from above the eye to the nape, and a distinct white patch on the cheek below the eye. Its back and wings are olive-green, contrasting with pale greyish-white underparts and a noticeable light (often yellowish-white) vent.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its cheerful, varied, and often loud vocalizations, which include a characteristic 'wee-chew-wee' or 'chew-wee-chew' song, along with various chirps and whistles.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsurban, forest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to central and southern China, Taiwan, northern Vietnam, and parts of Laos. It has also been introduced to other regions.
Identifying Featuresblack cap, white supercilium, white cheek patch, olive-green back and wings, pale underparts, light vent
Description
The Light-vented Bulbul is a medium-sized passerine bird characterized by its distinctive black cap, white supercilium, and white patch below the eye. It is an active and vocal species, commonly found in a variety of habitats including gardens, parks, and woodlands, where it forages for fruits and insects.
