Sulphur-bellied Bulbul
NameSulphur-bellied Bulbul
Common NameSulphur-bellied Bulbul
Scientific NameIole sulphurea
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)18
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, contrasting with a bright sulphur-yellow belly and vent. The head is greyish-brown with a faint pale eye-ring, and the throat is yellowish-white. The tail and wings are olive-brown.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of cheerful, liquid, and chattering notes, often described as a rapid 'chip-chip-chip' or a more complex warbling song.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to Southeast Asia, found across the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, and various smaller islands in the region.
Identifying Featuresolive-green upperparts, bright yellow belly, greyish head, pale eye-ring, medium-sized bulbul
Description
The Sulphur-bellied Bulbul is a medium-sized songbird characterized by its olive-green upperparts and striking yellow belly. It is typically found foraging in the canopy and understory of lowland forests, often in small groups.
