Streaked Bulbul
NameStreaked Bulbul
Common NameStreaked Bulbul
Scientific NameIxos striolatus
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)20.5
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsOlive-green upperparts, including the crown and nape, with fine pale streaking on the crown. The face, throat, and breast are heavily streaked with white and dark grey/brown. The belly is whitish, and the undertail coverts are yellowish-olive. The eye is bright red.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations are varied, often described as a series of chattering, whistling, and gurgling notes, which can be quite noisy.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, including parts of the Himalayas, northeastern India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and southern China.
Identifying FeaturesProminent pale streaking on dark head and breast, Bright red iris, Olive-green back and wings, Whitish belly with yellowish undertail coverts
Description
This medium-sized bulbul is recognized by its olive-green upperparts and distinctive heavily streaked head and breast. It inhabits montane forests, where it forages actively for fruits and insects, often in small groups.
