Spectacled Bulbul
NameSpectacled Bulbul
Common NameSpectacled Bulbul
Scientific NamePycnonotus erythrophthalmos
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)20
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown, with a slightly darker crown. Underparts are pale yellowish-olive, becoming whiter on the belly. The most striking feature is the bright red eye-ring. The bill is dark and the legs are dark grey.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of short, sharp, and often repeated chirps or whistles, sometimes forming a more complex, chattering song.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, including the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, and some smaller surrounding islands.
Identifying Featuresred eye-ring, olive-brown upperparts, pale yellowish-olive underparts, small size
Description
The Spectacled Bulbul is a small, rather plain bulbul known for its distinctive bright red eye-ring. It typically forages in the understory and mid-story of tropical forests, often found in pairs or small groups.
