Ochraceous Bulbul
NameOchraceous Bulbul
Common NameOchraceous Bulbul
Scientific NameAlophoixus ochraceus
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)35
Length (cm)21.5
Weight (g)39.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown, contrasting with a prominent rufous-brown crest. Underparts are paler, often yellowish-brown, with a distinct whitish throat and moustachial stripe.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include loud, clear, whistling notes and chattering calls, often delivered from dense vegetation.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, from Myanmar and Thailand through the Malay Peninsula to Sumatra and Borneo.
Identifying Featuresprominent rufous crest, whitish throat, olive-brown plumage, medium size
Description
This medium-sized bulbul is characterized by its prominent rufous crest and olive-brown plumage. It typically forages in the understory and mid-canopy of tropical and subtropical forests, feeding on fruits and insects.
