Pale-eyed Bulbul
NamePale-eyed Bulbul
Common NamePale-eyed Bulbul
Scientific NamePycnonotus davisoni
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)18
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsThe upperparts are olive-green, contrasting with a greyish throat and breast. The belly and undertail coverts are bright yellow. The head often shows a slightly streaked or scaly appearance on the crown, and the iris is notably pale, appearing whitish or pale yellow.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of cheerful, liquid, and chattering notes, often delivered in a rapid sequence. Calls can be quite varied and melodious.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to Southeast Asia, found in Myanmar, Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, and Borneo.
Identifying Featurespale eye, olive-green upperparts, grey breast, yellow belly and vent
Description
This medium-sized bulbul has olive-green upperparts, a greyish breast, and a bright yellow belly. Its most distinctive feature is its pale, often whitish or yellowish, iris. It is typically found foraging for fruits and insects in the canopy and undergrowth of forests.
