Orange-spotted Bulbul
NameOrange-spotted Bulbul
Common NameOrange-spotted Bulbul
Scientific NamePycnonotus bimaculatus
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green with a darker brown crown. The face and throat are yellowish, contrasting with a prominent orange-red spot behind the eye. Underparts are whitish, often with brownish streaking on the breast and flanks. The bill and legs are dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a varied repertoire of cheerful, chattering, and whistling songs, often interspersed with harsher notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the islands of Sumatra, Java, and Bali in Indonesia, typically found in montane and submontane forests, forest edges, and cultivated areas.
Identifying FeaturesOrange-red spot behind the eye, Yellowish throat and face, Olive-green upperparts, Brownish streaking on breast
Description
The Orange-spotted Bulbul is a medium-sized songbird characterized by its olive-green upperparts and a distinctive orange-red spot behind each eye. It is an active, arboreal species found in various wooded habitats, often foraging for fruits and insects.
