Sumatran Bulbul
NameSumatran Bulbul
Common NameSumatran Bulbul
Scientific NameIxos sumatranus
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsOverall dull olive-brown plumage, darker on the upperparts and paler on the belly. It features a prominent, shaggy dark crest and fine whitish streaking on the throat and breast. The eyes are dark, and the bill is slender and dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of chattering, whistling, and squeaky notes. Its song is often described as a series of clear, ringing whistles or a rapid, jumbled sequence of sounds.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Sumatra, Indonesia, primarily inhabiting the montane and submontane forests of the Barisan Mountains.
Identifying Featuresshaggy crest, dull olive-brown plumage, fine whitish streaking on throat/breast, slender dark bill
Description
The Sumatran Bulbul is a medium-sized passerine characterized by its dull olive-brown plumage and a distinctive shaggy crest. It is an active bird, typically found foraging in the canopy and subcanopy of montane forests, often as part of mixed-species flocks.
