White-throated Bulbul
NameWhite-throated Bulbul
Common NameWhite-throated Bulbul
Scientific NameAlophoixus flaveolus
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)37.5
Plumage DetailsBright yellow underparts, olive-brown back and wings, greyish head with a prominent spiky crest, and a distinct white throat patch. Dark lores and a faint yellowish supercilium are also present.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include loud, clear, whistling notes, often varied and melodious, as well as chattering or scolding calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, including parts of the Himalayas, Northeast India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam.
Identifying FeaturesProminent spiky crest, Bright yellow underparts, Olive-brown upperparts, White throat patch, Greyish head
Description
A medium-sized bulbul characterized by its bright yellow underparts, olive-brown back, and a distinctive greyish head topped with a prominent spiky crest. It is an active forest-dwelling bird, often seen foraging in the mid-canopy for fruits and insects.
