Birds
File:Black Bulbul (Hypsipetes leucocephalus) (53435156654).jpg

Black Bulbul

Black Bulbul

100
12 hours ago
Spotted
The Black Bulbul is a widespread and common species known for its glossy black plumage, often with a slight crest, and bright red bill and legs. It is a highly vocal and gregarious bird found in various habitats.
Where to spot
Widespread across Asia, from the Himalayas to Southeast Asia. Found in forests, woodlands, cultivated areas, and even urban parks.
How to spot
Easily spotted in many habitats due to its striking black plumage and bright red bill. Listen for its loud, cheerful calls and observe it foraging in trees or flying in flocks.
When to spot
Year-round resident in most areas, with some altitudinal movements or short-distance migrations in cooler regions.
File:Black Bulbul (Hypsipetes leucocephalus) (53435156654).jpg
File:Black Bulbul (Hypsipetes leucocephalus) (53659049819).jpg
File:Himalayan Black Bulbul - Hypsipetes leucocephalus - DSC01191.jpg
File:Pycnonotidae Hypsipetes leucocephalus 1.jpg
File:Black Bulbul (Hypsipetes leucocephalus) (53435156654).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Black Bulbul (Hypsipetes leucocephalus) (53659049819).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Himalayan Black Bulbul - Hypsipetes leucocephalus - DSC01191.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Pycnonotidae Hypsipetes leucocephalus 1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Black Bulbuls are strong fliers and often forage in large, noisy flocks, especially for fruits and insects, playing an important role in seed dispersal across their wide range.
Loading...

Spotted

Recently spotted
2118 (Seen in the last 3 months)
Last spotted
12 hours ago

Monthly observations

1 observation
Loading...
jenny van Dorland
jenny van Dorland
3 weeks ago
Black Bulbul
บ้านหลวง,
Spotted Black Bulbul
Spotted Black Bulbul
+65
Lifer
No likes yet
Login to like

Also interesting

File:Pycnonotus bimaculatus, Hong Kong.jpg
100

Orange-spotted Bulbul

Bulbuls
100

Yellow-wattled Bulbul

Bulbuls
File:Pycnonotus blanfordi - Wich’yanan (Jay) Limparungpatthanakij - 173302394.jpeg
100

Ayeyarwady Bulbul

Bulbuls
File:Cream-vented Bulbul (Pycnonotus simplex).jpg
100

Cream-vented Bulbul

Bulbuls
File:Hypsipetes chloris 107840897.jpg
100

Halmahera Golden-Bulbul

Bulbuls
File:Pycnonotus xanthorrhous (8631972442).jpg
100

Brown-breasted Bulbul

Bulbuls
100

Cream-striped Bulbul

Bulbuls
File:Arizelocichla fusciceps - Tony Rebelo - 432430782.jpeg
100

Black-browed Mountain Greenbul

Bulbuls
File:African red-eyed bulbul (Pycnonotus nigricans).jpg
100

Black-fronted Bulbul

Bulbuls
File:Cape Bulbul, Pycnonotus capensis at Kirstenbosch (36149006000).jpg
100

Cape Bulbul

Bulbuls