The Spectacled Bulbul is a colorful species, identified by its bright yellow eye-ring (resembling 'spectacles') and olive-green body with a greyish throat. It's a lively bird found in various wooded habitats.
Where to spot
Found in forests, woodlands, and dense scrub across the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo.
How to spot
Look for its bright eye-ring in dense vegetation, particularly near fruiting trees. It is often quite active, foraging at various levels of the canopy.
When to spot
Year-round, as it is a resident species throughout its range.
Where to spot
Found in forests, woodlands, and dense scrub across the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo.
How to spot
Look for its bright eye-ring in dense vegetation, particularly near fruiting trees. It is often quite active, foraging at various levels of the canopy.
When to spot
Year-round, as it is a resident species throughout its range.
Its bright yellow 'spectacles' are a highly recognizable feature that helps distinguish it from other bulbuls in its range, especially in the shaded understory.
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