Mountain Bulbul
NameMountain Bulbul
Common NameMountain Bulbul
Scientific NameIxos mcclellandii
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)26
Length (cm)18.5
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, including the wings and tail. The head is brownish with a prominent, shaggy crest that is often streaked. Underparts are whitish to pale grey, heavily streaked with brown or olive, particularly on the breast and flanks.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of cheerful, bubbling, and chattering notes, often described as a series of 'chip-chip-chip' or 'whip-whip-whip' calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across a wide range in Southeast Asia, from the Himalayas (Nepal, Bhutan, northeast India) through Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and southern China.
Identifying FeaturesShaggy, streaked brownish crest, Olive-green upperparts, Streaked whitish underparts, Slender bill
Description
The Mountain Bulbul is a medium-sized bulbul characterized by its olive-green upperparts and a distinctive shaggy, brownish crest. It is an active forest bird, often seen foraging for fruits and insects in the canopy and mid-story.
