Yellowish Bulbul
NameYellowish Bulbul
Common NameYellowish Bulbul
Scientific NameAcritillas indica
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)25
Plumage DetailsOverall olive-yellow plumage, brighter yellow on the underparts and rump. It has a shaggy, yellowish crest, a pale eye-ring, and a dark, slender bill. The legs and feet are dark.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of sharp, chattering notes and melodious whistles, often described as a 'chick-chick-chick-chick-chick' followed by a 'weep-weep-weep'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Western Ghats and associated hill ranges of southwestern India and Sri Lanka.
Identifying FeaturesOlive-yellow plumage, Shaggy yellowish crest, Pale eye-ring, Dark slender bill, Found in Western Ghats
Description
The Yellowish Bulbul is a medium-sized songbird with predominantly olive-yellow plumage and a distinctive shaggy crest. It is typically found foraging in the undergrowth and lower canopy of forests, often in pairs or small groups.
