Sooty-headed Bulbul
NameSooty-headed Bulbul
Common NameSooty-headed Bulbul
Scientific NamePycnonotus aurigaster
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)29
Length (cm)20
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsFeatures a sooty black head and crest, with a greyish-white throat and breast. The upperparts are brownish-grey, and the belly is whitish, often with a distinctive bright yellow or orange-red vent (undertail coverts).
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a varied repertoire of cheerful, chattering, and whistling notes, often delivered in a lively and melodious manner.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across Southeast Asia, including parts of southern China, Indochina, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia (Sumatra, Java, Bali).
Identifying FeaturesSooty black head and crest, Greyish-white throat and breast, Brownish-grey upperparts, Bright yellow or orange-red vent
Description
The Sooty-headed Bulbul is a medium-sized passerine bird characterized by its distinctive sooty black head and crest, contrasting with a greyish-white throat and underparts. It is an active and vocal species, often found foraging for fruits and insects in pairs or small groups within its varied habitats.
