Pale-faced Bulbul
NamePale-faced Bulbul
Common NamePale-faced Bulbul
Scientific NamePycnonotus goiavier
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)27.5
Length (cm)20
Weight (g)34.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull brown, contrasting with whitish underparts and a prominent bright yellow vent. The head features a dark brown crown, with a noticeably pale (whitish to grayish) face, including the lores, cheeks, and supercilium, giving it its 'pale-faced' common name.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its noisy and cheerful vocalizations, which include a variety of chattering, chirping, and whistling notes, often delivered in rapid, complex phrases.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsurban, forest, coastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThe Pale-faced Bulbul (subspecies *leucops*) is primarily found on Borneo and some surrounding islands. The species *Pycnonotus goiavier* is widespread across Southeast Asia, including the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java, and the Philippines.
Identifying Featurespale face with dark crown, bright yellow undertail coverts (vent), brownish upperparts and whitish underparts, noisy and varied vocalizations
Description
The Pale-faced Bulbul is a subspecies of the Yellow-vented Bulbul, characterized by its distinctive pale face and bright yellow vent. It is an active and vocal passerine, commonly found in open and disturbed habitats across Southeast Asia.
