Puff-backed Honeyeater
NamePuff-backed Honeyeater
Common NamePuff-backed Honeyeater
Scientific NamePycnonotus eutilotus
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, contrasting with yellowish-white underparts. The head is dark brown to blackish, featuring a striking white patch directly below the eye. The back feathers are notably loose and fluffy, contributing to a 'puffed' appearance.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of clear, whistled notes, often forming a series described as 'chur-chur-chur' or 'chip-chip-chip'. It may also emit harsher scolding calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, including the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, and several smaller associated islands.
Identifying FeaturesOlive-green body plumage, Dark head with a distinct white patch below the eye, Loose, 'puffed' appearance of back feathers, Typical bulbul shape and posture
Description
This medium-sized bulbul is characterized by its olive-green plumage and a distinctive dark head with a prominent white patch below the eye. It often appears to have a 'puffed' back due to loose, fluffy feathers. It typically forages actively in the understory and mid-canopy of forests.
