Visayan Bulbul
NameVisayan Bulbul
Common NameVisayan Bulbul
Scientific NameHypsipetes guimarasensis
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)29
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)40
Plumage DetailsThe plumage features a dark brownish-gray crown and nape, contrasting with reddish-brown ear-coverts and throat. Its back and wings are olive-brown, while the underparts are pale grayish-white, sometimes with faint streaking on the breast. The bill and legs are dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of loud, often harsh or chattering calls, typical of many bulbul species. It also produces whistling notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Visayan islands of the central Philippines, including Panay, Negros, Cebu, and Guimaras.
Identifying Featuresdark brownish-gray crown and nape, reddish-brown throat and ear-coverts, olive-brown upperparts, pale grayish-white underparts, dark bill and legs
Description
The Visayan Bulbul is a medium-sized passerine bird endemic to the central Philippines. It is typically found foraging actively in the canopy and mid-story of forests, often in mixed-species flocks. This species is characterized by its dark head and brownish-olive body.
