Yellow-browed Bulbul
NameYellow-browed Bulbul
Common NameYellow-browed Bulbul
Scientific NameAcritillas indica
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)22.5
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly olive-yellow. The upperparts, including the back and wings, are olive-green, while the underparts are bright yellow. A prominent, bright yellow supercilium (eyebrow stripe) extends from the lores to behind the eye. The bill is slender and dark, and the eyes are dark.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of sharp, chattering, and often melodious notes. Calls can be described as a whistling warble or a rapid 'chip-chip-chip-chick-chick-chick' sound.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to the Indian subcontinent, primarily found in the Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats of peninsular India, and throughout Sri Lanka.
Identifying Featuresbright yellow supercilium, olive-yellow plumage, bright yellow underparts, dark eye, slender dark bill
Description
The Yellow-browed Bulbul is a small, active songbird characterized by its vibrant olive-yellow plumage and a distinctive bright yellow supercilium. It typically forages in the undergrowth and lower canopy of dense forests, often in pairs or small groups.
