Hemixos castanonotus
The Chestnut Bulbul (Hemixos castanonotus) is a striking medium-sized passerine, typically measuring 20-22 cm (8-8.7 inches) in length and weighing 27-40 grams. Its most distinguishing feature, and the source of its common name, is the rich rufous-chestnut nape and hindneck, which contrasts sharply with its dark grey head. The throat is clean whitish, while the back and wings are olive-green, transitioning to yellowish-olive on the underparts. The tail is dark and subtly forked, complemented ...
Found in subtropical and tropical moist lowland and montane forests, favoring forest edges, clearings, and secondary growth, typically from lowlands up to 1,500 meters.
Primarily frugivorous, consuming various fruits like berries and figs, supplemented with insects gleaned from foliage or captured in flight.
Chestnut Bulbuls are diurnal and highly active, predominantly observed foraging in the mid-story and canopy of their forested habitats. Their foraging strategy is versatile: they glean insects from foliage and bark and are adept at sallying out to catch flying insects, while also consuming a sign...
The Chestnut Bulbul is an endemic resident of Southeast Asia, with its distribution centered within southern China and northern Indochina. Its established range includes southeastern China, specifically Guangxi, Guangdong, and the island of Hainan, extending south into northern Vietnam, central a...
Least Concern
- The Chestnut Bulbul is one of over 150 species in the Pycnonotidae family, a diverse group of Old World passerines. - Its common name directly refers to its most distinctive field mark: the striking rufous-chestnut nape and hindneck. - This species is a frequent participant in mixed-species for...