Puff-backed Bulbul
NamePuff-backed Bulbul
Common NamePuff-backed Bulbul
Scientific NamePycnonotus eutilotus
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)20
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsThe head and shaggy crest are greyish-brown, contrasting with striking reddish-brown eyes. Its upperparts, including the back and wings, are olive-brown to rufous-brown. The underparts are whitish to pale grey, and a distinctive fluffy white patch on the lower back/rump gives it a 'puffed' appearance.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of a varied series of clear, whistled notes, often described as melodious and sometimes incorporating a 'churring' quality.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is native to Southeast Asia, inhabiting the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, and several smaller adjacent islands.
Identifying FeaturesShaggy greyish-brown crest, Prominent reddish-brown eyes, Fluffy white patch on lower back/rump, Olive-brown upperparts and pale underparts
Description
The Puff-backed Bulbul is a medium-sized songbird characterized by its shaggy crest and prominent reddish-brown eyes. It is typically found foraging in the understory of lowland forests, often in pairs or small groups.
