Pycnonotus pseudosimplex
The Cream-eyed Bulbul, *Pycnonotus pseudosimplex*, is a rather nondescript but charming passerine, measuring approximately 18-20 cm in length and weighing 25-35 grams. Its plumage is predominantly olive-brown on the upperparts and paler, grayish-brown on the underparts, with a distinctive yellowish wash on the vent, a common bulbul trait. The most striking field mark, and the origin of its name, is its pale creamy-white to yellowish-white iris, contrasting subtly with its otherwise muted colo...
This bulbul primarily inhabits lowland and lower montane dipterocarp forests, often found along forest edges, in secondary growth, or near rivers, typically at elevations up to 1200 meters.
Primarily frugivorous, consuming a variety of small berries, figs, and other soft fruits, supplemented by insects such as beetles, ants, and larvae, and occasionally nectar.
Cream-eyed Bulbuls are diurnal and generally active, foraging individually, in pairs, or small family groups, occasionally joining mixed-species flocks in the forest understory and mid-canopy. They exhibit agile foraging techniques, gleaning insects from foliage and snatching fruits while perched...
The Cream-eyed Bulbul is endemic to the Sundaic region of Southeast Asia, with its primary distribution encompassing the islands of Borneo (found across Sarawak, Brunei, and Kalimantan) and Sumatra, as well as Peninsular Malaysia. It is a resident species throughout its range, showing no signific...
Least Concern
- The Cream-eyed Bulbul was only recently recognized as a distinct species, having long been considered a subspecies within the taxonomically complex White-eyed Bulbul (*Pycnonotus simplex*) group, based on genetic and vocal analyses. - Its defining feature, the 'cream eye,' is a critical identif...