Puff-throated Bulbul
NamePuff-throated Bulbul
Common NamePuff-throated Bulbul
Scientific NameAlophoixus pallidus
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)22
Weight (g)37.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown, contrasting with pale yellowish underparts. It has a prominent, spiky, brownish crest and a striking white patch on its throat, which gives it its common name. A pale eye-ring is also visible.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of loud, clear, whistling notes, often described as 'chip-chip-chip' or 'whit-whit-whit' calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across Southeast Asia, including parts of northeastern India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and southern China.
Identifying Featuresprominent spiky crest, white throat patch, olive-brown upperparts, pale yellowish underparts, pale eye-ring
Description
The Puff-throated Bulbul is a medium-sized passerine bird characterized by its prominent spiky crest and a distinctive white throat patch. It typically inhabits tropical and subtropical forests, where it forages for a diet of fruits and insects.
