Yellow-wattled Bulbul
NameYellow-wattled Bulbul
Common NameYellow-wattled Bulbul
Scientific NamePycnonotus xantholaemus
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)26
Length (cm)20
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsThe head is dark greyish-brown, contrasting with bright yellow fleshy wattles around the eye. The upperparts are olive-yellow, and the underparts are yellowish-white, often with a faint streaking on the breast. The tail is dark with yellowish tips.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of sharp, clear, whistling notes, often described as a loud 'pee-pee-pee-pee' or 'whi-whi-whi' that can be quite distinctive.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Eastern Ghats mountain range in southern India, primarily found in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.
Identifying Featuresbright yellow fleshy wattles around eye, dark greyish-brown head, olive-yellow upperparts, whistling call, endemic to Eastern Ghats
Description
This medium-sized bulbul is characterized by its dark head, prominent bright yellow wattles around the eye, and an olive-yellow body. It is an endemic species found in the dry, rocky scrub forests of the Eastern Ghats in India.
