The Philippine Bulbul is a medium-sized bulbul, generally dull olive-brown with a shaggy crest and often a reddish-brown vent. It is a common and widespread species in the Philippines.
Where to spot
Widespread throughout the Philippines, inhabiting forests, forest edges, secondary growth, agricultural areas, and gardens across various islands.
How to spot
Look for its shaggy crest and overall olive-brown plumage, sometimes with a rufous vent. Listen for its varied and often loud vocalizations. It frequently joins mixed-species flocks.
When to spot
Observable year-round in its resident island habitat. Most active during daylight hours, especially in the morning.
Where to spot
Widespread throughout the Philippines, inhabiting forests, forest edges, secondary growth, agricultural areas, and gardens across various islands.
How to spot
Look for its shaggy crest and overall olive-brown plumage, sometimes with a rufous vent. Listen for its varied and often loud vocalizations. It frequently joins mixed-species flocks.
When to spot
Observable year-round in its resident island habitat. Most active during daylight hours, especially in the morning.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This bulbul is highly adaptable, found in a wide range of habitats from primary forests to disturbed areas and cultivated lands, making it one of the most frequently encountered birds in the Philippines.
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