Yellow-eyed Bristlebill
NameYellow-eyed Bristlebill
Common NameYellow-eyed Bristlebill
Scientific NameBleda notata
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)27
Length (cm)20
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-green, contrasting with bright yellow underparts. The head is darker olive, featuring a prominent, bright yellow eye-ring. The bill is dark and relatively stout.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of loud, clear, whistling notes, often described as a 'wee-choo-wee-choo' or similar melodic phrases.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Madagascar, found in the eastern and northern humid forests of the island.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellow eye-ring, Olive-green upperparts, Bright yellow underparts, Dark bill
Description
The Yellow-eyed Bristlebill is a medium-sized bulbul characterized by its striking yellow eye-ring and bright yellow underparts. It typically forages in the dense undergrowth of tropical forests, often heard before it is seen.
