Pycnonotus snouckaerti
The Aceh Bulbul (Pycnonotus snouckaerti) is a distinctive medium-sized songbird, typically measuring around 20-22 cm (8-8.7 inches) in length. Its plumage features olive-green upperparts, contrasting with a grayish-white throat that blends into a dusky breast and flanks. A key identification feature is its striking yellow vent and undertail coverts, which provide a splash of color against its otherwise subdued tones. A dark mask extending through the eye further distinguishes this bulbul, alo...
This bulbul primarily inhabits montane and submontane evergreen forests, and sometimes forest edges, in tropical and subtropical regions. It is typically found at elevations ranging from 800 to 1500 meters (2,600-4,900 feet) above sea level.
Its diet mainly consists of fruits and berries from various forest trees and shrubs, supplemented by a significant intake of insects and other small arthropods. It primarily forages by gleaning items from leaves and branches.
The Aceh Bulbul is a diurnal species, active during daylight hours, often observed singly or in pairs, though it may join small family groups or mixed-species foraging flocks. It typically forages in the mid-to-upper canopy, skillfully gleaning fruits, berries, and insects from foliage. Like many...
The Aceh Bulbul is strictly endemic to the northern part of Sumatra, Indonesia, specifically confined to the montane and submontane forests within the province of Aceh. Its distribution is primarily concentrated within the Leuser Ecosystem, which includes Gunung Leuser National Park and surroundi...
Near Threatened
- The Aceh Bulbul is strictly endemic to a single province, Aceh, located on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia. - It was first formally described by science in 1937, making it a relatively recent discovery compared to many other bird species. - Its scientific name, *snouckaerti*, honors Adriaan Sn...