Olive Bulbul
NameOlive Bulbul
Common NameOlive Bulbul
Scientific NameIole viridescens
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull olive-brown, with a slightly darker, often ruffled crown. Underparts are yellowish, brightest on the belly and vent, with a duller, grayish-yellow throat and breast. The tail and wings are brownish-olive.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of a varied series of chirps, whistles, and chattering notes, often delivered as a loud and energetic song typical of many bulbul species.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across Southeast Asia, including parts of Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and the Andaman Islands.
Identifying FeaturesDrab olive-brown upperparts, Yellowish underparts, Slightly crested crown, Plain face, Typical bulbul shape
Description
This medium-sized bulbul is characterized by its drab olive-brown upperparts and yellowish underparts. It typically forages in the mid-canopy of forests, often moving in small, active groups.
