Sattal, Uttarakhand, India

Cat Tien, Vietnam

Its front was full of pollen...

Chopta, Uttarakhand, India

Di Linh, Vietnam

Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand, India

Cat Tien, Vietnam

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The Erongo Wild, Omaruru, Namibia

Mandal, Uttarakhand, India

Velavadar National Park, Gujarat, India

pycnonotus leucotis

witoorbuulbuul

bulbul à oreillons blancs

Weissohrbülbül

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Sattal, Uttarakhand, India

Di Linh, Vietnam

Studio Point, Sattal, Uttarakhand, India

(Pycnonotus finlaysoni)

Cat Tien

Vietname

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Dull brown bulbul with paler underparts and gray streaking behind the ear. Common in lowland open forests and edges, including forested field fringes, parks, and gardens. The common rural (and oftentimes urban) bulbul throughout much of its range. Calls and songs are harsh and somewhat dry-sounding, without the melodic, musical quality of some other bulbuls. (eBird)

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A common bird of southeast Asia and one of the birds that we usually had a chance of seeing, being that they are not quite so shy as many of their friends. We often saw them in small family groups, interacting noisily among themselves.

Here's a link to our Thailand bird trip list: ebird.org/tripreport/328567

Kaeng Krachan National Park, Phetchaburi, Thailand. February 2025.

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Kaeng Krachan, Phetchaburi, Thailand

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Greenish-yellow bulbul with a dark head and crest. Pale eyes give it a perpetually angry or surprised appearance. Found in forests from lowlands up into foothills and submontane areas; generally favors more open forests instead of dense cover. Often in pairs or small groups, seldom in large flocks. Song brief, fluid, and melodic, the highest note usually at or near the end. (eBird)

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As one of the most commonly seen birds during our trip, we referred to them as BCBs. Although common, they preferred to perch as far away as possible, so for all the times that we saw or heard them, I only photographed them in two locations and both times far away. This photo one had to be upsized 200% just to see the bird!

Here's a link to our Thailand bird trip list: ebird.org/tripreport/328567

Doi Inthanon National Park, Chiang Mai, Thailand. February 2025.

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Didn't have to venture too far to capture this shot, and that's because this 'eye-catching' bird was perched on an aloe plant in the lobby of our hotel.

Also known as the Black-fronted Bulbul.

“Common, near-endemic resident and local nomad in arid savanna, riverine bush and gardens. Occurs singly, in pairs or in flocks; sometimes hawks insects.”

Source: Birds of Southern Africa, Sinclair et al

(Location: Just outside Windhoek, Namibia)

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Large plain bulbul of lowland forests, edges, and mangroves. Dull brown with gray-streaked ear coverts, red eyes, and olive-green panels on the wings. Other similar large brown bulbuls such as Red-eyed and Cream-vented can also have olive tones in the wings, but less prominently. Song is a simple series of bubbly warbling interspersed with sharper notes. (eBird)

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This bulbul was coming to the banana feeder near the dining room. He obligingly hopped onto the branch for a few minutes, giving me an opportunity for a nice photo.

Here's a link to our Thailand bird trip list: ebird.org/tripreport/328567

Morokot Resort, Klong Thom, Krabi, Thailand. February 2025.

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(Pycnonotus finlaysoni)

Cat Tien

Vietname

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The African red-eyed bulbul or black-fronted bulbul (Pycnonotus nigricans) is a species of songbird in the family Pycnonotidae. It is found in south-western Africa.

(Hypsipetes leucocephalus)

Chopta

Uttarakhand

Índia

This is my fortieth species from Uttarakhand and it's the first species that is not new to me! I had already photographed it in Vietnam, which, juts out of curiosity, is actually black, unlike this one!

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A dark-headed brown bulbul with a bright red vent; common in towns, plantations, and forest edges. Red-vented Bulbul, with which it overlaps in southwestern China, can be similar, but it has a completely black head. Juvenile has orange vent and can be confused with Brown-breasted Bulbul, but the latter has a more strongly peaked head, no white tail trimming, brown auriculars, and a more contrasting white throat. Often seen in pairs and small flocks, foraging at mid-level and on the ground. Song consists of high-pitched warbling calls. (eBird)

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Bulbuls are such an interesting family. They come in a variety of colours, but almost all have a crest like this one. This lovely lifer took the time to pose for me on this rather attractive branch.

Lorong Halus Wetland, Singapore. March 2024.

Birding Singapore.

(Alophoixus ochraceus)

Cat Tien

Vietname

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A dark-headed brown bulbul with a bright red vent; common in towns, plantations, and forest edges. Red-vented Bulbul, with which it overlaps in southwestern China, can be similar, but it has a completely black head. Juvenile has orange vent and can be confused with Brown-breasted Bulbul, but the latter has a more strongly peaked head, no white tail trimming, brown auriculars, and a more contrasting white throat. Often seen in pairs and small flocks, foraging at mid-level and on the ground. Song consists of high-pitched warbling calls. (eBird)

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Often seen, this lovely bulbul liked to perch out in the open. We were waiting for the fly-by of the Blossom-headed Parakeets (which did happen, at a distance) and passing the time looking at all the other early morning arrivals. Look closely to see just a smudge of his red vent.

Here's a link to our Thailand bird trip list: ebird.org/tripreport/328567

Doi Inthanon National Park, Chiang Mai, Thailand. February 2025.

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Brownish-yellow bulbul with a faint white eyebrow and a weakly tufted crest. Roams about in pairs or small groups, sometimes associating with other species. Prefers open forest and edge habitat over dense mature forests. Often found in scrubbier, less pristine habitats than other bulbuls in its range, though tends not to occur in cities as readily as Red-vented and Red-whiskered Bulbuls; a regular visitor of rural gardens and farm edges. Simple song consists of alternating sharp whistles, warbled notes, and buzzy gurgling. Also gives harsh low buzzing calls. (eBird)

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We saw or heard these bulbuls several times in Chiang Mai but only had one opportunity to photograph them. Luckily, they were quite open to be photographed and so for a change I had my pick of poses and settings. Here, this one is coming into a feeding station (with mealworms) and is checking to see if the laughingthrushes are gone.

Here's a link to our Thailand bird trip list: ebird.org/tripreport/328567

Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park - Doi Lang West, Chiang Mai, Thailand. February 2025.

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Wikipedia: The puff-throated bulbul (Alophoixus pallidus) is a songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. The species was first described by Robert Swinhoe in 1870. It is found in Southeast Asia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

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Conservation status: Least Concern

Dull gray-brown bulbul with a black head and bright white cheek patch. Also note yellow vent and white tail tip. A lowland species of dry forests, scrub, forest edge, parks, and gardens; can be quite common in cities and towns in parts of its range. Song brief but pleasant and fluid. Gives low raspy “chuk” as well as mellower call notes similar to components of its song. (eBird)

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A small flock of bulbuls flew into the shrubs lining the entry to the wetlands. They took one look at us and decided that we were not interesting enough to stick around for. This was the only one to stay still long enough for photos and for all but this shot, hid his face behind the leaves.

Ras al-Khor Wildlife Sanctuary, Dubai, UAE. March 2014.

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Medium-sized songbird with predominantly dark plumage, a very short crest, and crimson bill and legs. Long tail and bill impart an elongated appearance. Head color varies considerably across distribution, ranging from white to dark gray to black. Often travels in large flocks, which move noisily between fruiting trees. Most commonly found in broadleaf evergreen and mixed deciduous forests but also regularly visits gardens and lowland forests. Extremely noisy, with a huge repertoire, emitting various squeaks, meows, chatters, whistles, and more. (eBird)

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I love these bulbuls! Although we saw or heard them several times around Chiang Mai, this is the one and only photo that I got of them. I am grateful that they picked such a nicely lit spot for a quick rest before moving on.

Doi Inthanon National Park - Orchid Conservation Project, Chiang Mai, Thailand. February 2025.

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A yellowish canopy-dweller with a long, powerful-looking bill. Male is dark above and yellow below, while female is ironically distinctive in her lack of distinctive characteristics; she is plain gray-green above and yellow below. Both sexes can be separated from other ioras by the proportionally larger bill, greater size, and lack of wingbars. Inhabits primary and late secondary broadleaf forests, as well as forest edge, in lowland and foothill regions. Song is a rapid-fire series of high-pitched “chew” notes. Like other ioras, frequently joins mixed-species flocks. (eBird)

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Even on our last day we were seeing new birds. We had heard or glimpsed this iora twice before so I was thrilled when this female finally came out into the open to bid us farewell.

Here's a link to our Thailand bird trip list: ebird.org/tripreport/328567

Khao Pra - Bang Khram Wildlife Sanctuary, Trang, Thailand. March 2025.

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Endemic to Java, Bali and Sumatra...

Raden Soerjo National Park, Cangar area, Batu, Indonesia

(Pycnonotus jocosus)

Jim Corbett NP

Uttarakhand

Índia

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The ashy bulbul (Hemixos flavala) is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is found on the Indian subcontinent and in Southeast Asia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.

Endemic to Java, Bali and Sumatra.

Raden Soerjo National Park, Cangar area, Batu, Indonesia

(Iole propinqua)

Di Linh

Vietname

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Brown-eared Bulbul [ Hypsipetes amaurotis ] at Taito-ku, Tokyo, Japan.

(Pycnonotus cafer)

Mandal

Uttarakhand

Índia

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True to its name, tends to be found in the upper reaches of forested hills and mountains. Olive-green overall, with lighter buffy underparts and a streaky gray throat. Crested head, similar size, and pale throat can cause it to superficially resemble Chestnut Bulbul in poor lighting, but Mountain Bulbul has a longer-billed and paler-faced appearance. Large flocks are loud and easily detected as they fly overhead, giving sharp, repetitive, echoing calls, which can be likened to “zyi-zya” or “zya-zya”. Song is a prolonged, repetitive series of call notes. (eBird)

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We were lucky to see this lovely bulbul as we walked around the high-mountain village. Sitting calmly on a branch and enjoying the sunshine, it ignored us completely.

Yukson, Sikkim, India. March 2016.

Asian Adventures.

The mountain bulbul (Ixos mcclellandii) is a songbird species in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is often placed in Hypsipetes, but seems to be closer to the type species of the genus Ixos, the Sunda bulbul. It is found in Southeast Asia and is not considered a threatened species by the IUCN. It is named after British East India Company Surgeon John McClelland.

Fairly large, long-tailed, olive-green greenbul with a yellow throat. Found in forest, thick woodland, scrub, and rank cultivation. Rather shy and skulking species that is normally in pairs or small groups. Quite vocal; the call is a rapid, up-and-down barking. Similar to bearded greenbuls, but slimmer and without a reddish tail. (eBird)

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We found this greenbul lurking around our hotel, and just as well we did for it was the only time that we saw it. Recently (2024) split from Yellow-throated Greenbul, it's the East African counterpart to the Pale-throated Greenbul (which we saw in Uganda).

Accra, Ghana. February 2019.

Ashanti African Tours.

A photo taken from great distance... and the bird was partially in the shade.

Datanla Waterfall, Vietnam

Large plain bulbul of lowland forests, edges, and mangroves. Dull brown with gray-streaked ear coverts, red eyes, and olive-green panels on the wings. Other similar large brown bulbuls such as Red-eyed and Cream-vented can also have olive tones in the wings, but less prominently. Song is a simple series of bubbly warbling interspersed with sharper notes. (eBird)

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Seen or heard most days of our trip, this rather plain bulbul was surprisingly difficult to see. Eventually, we found one welcoming the early morning sun.

Dairy Farm Nature Park, Singapore. March 2024.

Birding Singapore.

(Pycnonotus nigricans)

Erongo Wilderness Lodge

Namibia

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To get this shot, I had to run ahead of the bird to find a gap in the forest where I could crawl in and wait for the bird to work its way towards me as it thrashed through the leaf litter on the forest floor. Once in the narrow opening, I had the shot! Mkhuze Game Reserve, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

(Hemixos flavala)

Studio Point - Sattal

Uttarakhand

Índia

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Kaeng Krachan National Park, Thailand

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The most common urban bulbul in Southeast Asia, this attractive songster is a common sight in cities, parks, and plantations, as well as in open forests, edges, and secondary growth. Brown above and whitish below with a bright yellow vent and a thick black line between the bill and the eye. Front edge of the weak, slightly peaked crest is also dark. Gives rolling, variable song and bubbly multiple-note calls. (eBird)

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We've seen this bird in several other countries quite frequently but this was the first time in Thailand and the only photo opportunity. We had stopped at a rest stop for gas and a bathroom break and there he was, perched high on his shrub, surveying the land around him.

Tambon Bang Ya Praek, Samut Sakhon, Thailand. February 2025.

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Dull brown bulbul with paler underparts and gray streaking behind the ear. Common in lowland open forests and edges, including forested field fringes, parks, and gardens. The common rural (and oftentimes urban) bulbul throughout much of its range. Calls and songs are harsh and somewhat dry-sounding, without the melodic, musical quality of some other bulbuls. (eBird)

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I noticed this bulbul sitting on the wire near the entrance to the wetland. It was a new bird for me, so I took its photo and then looked it up when I got back to the boat. We saw it more frequently in Thailand, but I did not get such good photos there.

Tram Chim National Park, Vietnam. February 2025.

The most common urban bulbul in Southeast Asia, this attractive songster is a common sight in cities, parks, and plantations, as well as in open forests, edges, and secondary growth. Brown above and whitish below with a bright yellow vent and a thick black line between the bill and the eye. Front edge of the weak, slightly peaked crest is also dark. Gives rolling, variable song and bubbly multiple-note calls. (eBird)

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Another frequently seen and heard bird during our eight-day birding tour of Singapore. We quickly learned their song and enjoyed searching them out for another look. This one at the Botanic Gardens seemed to be returning the favour.

Singapore Botanic Gardens, Singapore. March 2024.

Birding Singapore.

The ochraceous bulbul is a species of songbird in the Pycnonotidae family. It is found in Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Burma, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Scientific name: Alophoixus ochraceus

Higher classification: Alophoixus