Sula Golden-Bulbul
NameSula Golden-Bulbul
Common NameSula Golden-Bulbul
Scientific NameHypsipetes longirostris
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)40
Plumage DetailsThis bulbul has predominantly olive-green upperparts, head, and breast. Its belly and undertail coverts are a contrasting yellowish color, and it possesses a relatively long, slender black bill.
Vocalization / CallLike many bulbuls, its vocalizations are varied, typically consisting of chirps, whistles, and chattering calls, though specific details for this species are not widely documented.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Sula Islands (Taliabu, Mangole, Sanana) in Indonesia.
Identifying Featuresolive-green plumage, yellowish belly, long, slender black bill, endemic to Sula Islands
Description
The Sula Golden-Bulbul is a medium-sized, olive-green songbird endemic to the Sula Islands. It is typically found foraging actively in the canopy and mid-story of tropical forests, often in small groups.
