Stripe-throated Bulbul
NameStripe-throated Bulbul
Common NameStripe-throated Bulbul
Scientific NamePycnonotus finlaysoni
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly olive-brown on the upperparts, with a slightly shaggy, brownish crest. The most striking feature is the bright yellow streaking on the throat, face, and ear-coverts. The underparts are paler olive-brown, often with a yellowish wash, and the vent is distinctly yellow.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a variety of cheerful, bubbling, and often rapid whistles and chirps, sometimes described as a 'chip-chip-chip-churr' or 'whip-whip-whip-whip-churr'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, including southern Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Peninsular Malaysia.
Identifying Featuresyellow-streaked throat and face, olive-brown body, slight shaggy crest, yellowish vent
Description
The Stripe-throated Bulbul is a medium-sized bulbul characterized by its distinctive yellow-streaked throat and face. It typically perches in the mid-canopy of forests, foraging for fruits and insects. This active bird is often found in small groups.
