Yellow-bellied Bulbul
NameYellow-bellied Bulbul
Common NameYellow-bellied Bulbul
Scientific NameAlophoixus phaeocephalus
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)27.5
Length (cm)18.5
Weight (g)30
Plumage DetailsFeatures a grey crown and nape, a white throat, and bright yellow underparts. The back, wings, and tail are olive-green to brownish-olive, and it has distinctive reddish-brown eyes.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include clear, whistled notes and a series of 'chip-chip-chip' or 'chick-chick-chick' calls, often forming melodious phrases.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to Southeast Asia, specifically found across the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, and various smaller adjacent islands.
Identifying Featuresgrey head, bright yellow belly, olive-green back, reddish-brown eyes, short, stout bill
Description
A medium-sized bulbul characterized by its distinctive grey head, bright yellow underparts, and olive-green back. It typically forages in the lower to middle strata of tropical forests, often in small groups.
