Birds
File:Pycnonotus aurigaster pair.JPG

Sooty-headed Bulbul

Sooty-headed Bulbul

100
13 hours ago
Spotted
The Black-headed Bulbul is a striking species with a glossy black head that strongly contrasts with its bright yellow belly and olive-green back. It is a common and active bird of diverse wooded habitats.
Where to spot
Widespread across Southeast Asia, from Thailand to Indonesia. Found in forests, open woodlands, plantations, and gardens.
How to spot
Look for it in trees and shrubs, particularly near fruiting plants. Its contrasting black head and yellow belly make it relatively easy to spot, and its calls are quite distinct.
When to spot
Year-round, as it is a common resident species.
File:Pycnonotus aurigaster pair.JPG
File:Sooty-headed Bulbul (Pycnonotus aurigaster) in South Jakarta, Indonesia.jpg
File:Sooty-headed Bulbul (Pycnonotus aurigaster aurigaster) - Flickr - Lip Kee.jpg
File:Sooty-headed Bulbul (Pycnonotus aurigaster aurigaster) - Flickr - Lip Kee (1).jpg
File:Sooty-headed Bulbul (Pycnonotus aurigaster aurigaster) - Flickr - Lip Kee (2).jpg
File:Sooty-headed Bulbul (Pycnonotus aurigaster aurigaster) - Flickr - Lip Kee (3).jpg
File:Sooty-headed Bulbul (Pycnonotus aurigaster aurigaster) - Flickr - Lip Kee (4).jpg
File:Sooty-headed bulbul (Pycnonotus aurigaster) on a Murraya paniculata tree.jpg
File:Sooty headed bulbul (Pycnonotus aurigaster aurigaster ) - Flickr - Lip Kee.jpg
File:Pycnonotus aurigaster pair.JPG
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Sooty-headed Bulbul (Pycnonotus aurigaster) in South Jakarta, Indonesia.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Sooty-headed Bulbul (Pycnonotus aurigaster aurigaster) - Flickr - Lip Kee.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Sooty-headed Bulbul (Pycnonotus aurigaster aurigaster) - Flickr - Lip Kee (1).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Sooty-headed Bulbul (Pycnonotus aurigaster aurigaster) - Flickr - Lip Kee (2).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Sooty-headed Bulbul (Pycnonotus aurigaster aurigaster) - Flickr - Lip Kee (3).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Sooty-headed Bulbul (Pycnonotus aurigaster aurigaster) - Flickr - Lip Kee (4).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Sooty-headed bulbul (Pycnonotus aurigaster) on a Murraya paniculata tree.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Sooty headed bulbul (Pycnonotus aurigaster aurigaster ) - Flickr - Lip Kee.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This bulbul is known for its agility in foraging, often hanging upside down to extract fruits or insects, showcasing its acrobatic feeding style.
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Last spotted
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jenny van Dorland
jenny van Dorland
1 month ago
Sooty-headed Bulbul
马房村,
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jenny van Dorland
jenny van Dorland
1 month ago
Sooty-headed Bulbul
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