Streak-eared Bulbul
NameStreak-eared Bulbul
Common NameStreak-eared Bulbul
Scientific NamePycnonotus blanfordi
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)26
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsOverall dull olive-brown plumage, paler on the underparts. The most distinctive feature is the finely streaked greyish-white ear-coverts, which give the bird its name. It has a pale eye-ring and a dark bill.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a variety of cheerful, chattering, and whistling notes, often described as a rapid series of 'chip-chip-chip' or 'wit-wit-wit' calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, including Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam, inhabiting a wide range of lowland and foothill habitats.
Identifying Featuresfinely streaked ear-coverts, dull olive-brown plumage, pale eye-ring, dark bill
Description
The Streak-eared Bulbul is a medium-sized, rather plain bulbul with dull brown plumage. It is typically found in open woodlands, scrub, and gardens, often foraging actively for fruits and insects.
