Yellow-Vented Bulbul
Pycnonotus goiavier
Aves › Passeriformes › Pycnonotidae › Pycnonotus
Conservation status: least_concern
The yellow-vented bulbul, or eastern yellow-vented bulbul, is a member of the bulbul family of passerine birds. It is a resident breeder in southeastern Asia from Indochina to the Philippines. It is found in a wide variety of open habitats but not in deep forests. It is one of the most common birds in cultivated areas. They appear to be nomadic and roam from place to place regularly.
How To Identify
The body is generally dusky brown or gray, but it is immediately distinguished by the contrasting patch of bright yellow feathers located on the underside near the tail.
Habitat
They inhabit open woodlands, gardens, scrublands, and secondary forests across Southeast Asia, typically in lowland areas up to about 1,500 meters elevation.
Behaviour
Yellow-vented Bulbuls are highly social birds that forage in small flocks, gleaning insects and fruits from foliage and flowers with acrobatic movements, often hanging upside-down to feed.
Native Range
It is a resident breeder in southeastern Asia from Indochina to the Philippines.
Did You Know?
Despite their small size, Yellow-vented Bulbuls are remarkably bold and will fearlessly scold intruders with loud, scolding calls from within dense vegetation. They are known to bathe enthusiastically in water and often perform acrobatic maneuvers while foraging.
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