Spot-necked Bulbul
NameSpot-necked Bulbul
Common NameSpot-necked Bulbul
Scientific NamePycnonotus squamatus
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)23
Length (cm)14.5
Weight (g)16.5
Plumage DetailsThis bulbul has a dark crown with yellowish scaling, a blackish face, and a prominent white spot or patch behind the eye. Its upperparts are olive-brown, while the underparts are whitish with distinct dark scaling, particularly on the breast, giving a streaked appearance. The vent area is yellowish.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of a series of sharp, chattering notes, often delivered rapidly and with a somewhat harsh quality.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeThe Spot-necked Bulbul is native to Southeast Asia, with its range extending across Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo, and several smaller adjacent islands.
Identifying Featuresscaled crown, blackish face with white spot behind eye, scaled breast plumage, yellowish vent, olive-brown upperparts
Description
The Spot-necked Bulbul is a small to medium-sized passerine bird characterized by its distinctive scaled plumage on the head and breast. It typically inhabits the undergrowth of tropical and subtropical forests, where it forages for fruits and insects. This species is generally shy and often found alone or in pairs.
