The Mountain Bulbul is a robust, olive-brown bulbul with a shaggy crest and a pale eye, typically found in highland forests. It is an active and vocal species.
Where to spot
Widespread across the Himalayas and mainland Southeast Asia, inhabiting montane forests, dense scrub, and bamboo thickets at higher elevations.
How to spot
Look for its shaggy crest and pale eye. Listen for its loud, varied, and often chattering calls. It is frequently seen foraging actively in the mid-story and lower canopy of highland forests.
When to spot
Observable year-round in its resident montane habitat. Most active during daylight hours, often seen in small foraging groups.
Where to spot
Widespread across the Himalayas and mainland Southeast Asia, inhabiting montane forests, dense scrub, and bamboo thickets at higher elevations.
How to spot
Look for its shaggy crest and pale eye. Listen for its loud, varied, and often chattering calls. It is frequently seen foraging actively in the mid-story and lower canopy of highland forests.
When to spot
Observable year-round in its resident montane habitat. Most active during daylight hours, often seen in small foraging groups.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This bulbul often forages in active, noisy groups, moving through the canopy and sub-canopy, consuming a wide range of fruits and insects.
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