Streak-breasted Bulbul
NameStreak-breasted Bulbul
Common NameStreak-breasted Bulbul
Scientific NamePycnonotus leucogrammicus
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)27
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsOlive-brown upperparts; whitish underparts with prominent dark streaking on the breast and flanks. The head is dark with a distinct white supercilium and a white patch below the eye. The tail is dark with white tips on the outer feathers.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of cheerful, loud whistles and chirps, often delivered in a rapid, varied sequence.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Sumatra, Indonesia, where it is found in subtropical or tropical moist lowland and montane forests.
Identifying FeaturesProminent dark streaking on breast, White supercilium (eyebrow stripe), White patch below eye, Olive-brown upperparts, Endemic to Sumatra
Description
This medium-sized bulbul is characterized by its olive-brown upperparts and whitish underparts with distinctive dark streaking on the breast. It is an active bird found in the canopy and mid-story of forests, feeding on fruits and insects.
