Alophoixus ochraceus
The Ochraceous Bulbul (Alophoixus ochraceus) is a vibrant and vocal passerine endemic to the tropical and subtropical forests of Southeast Asia. Measuring approximately 20-23 cm in length and weighing 30-50 grams, it presents a striking appearance with olive-brown upperparts and distinctive ochraceous-yellow underparts. Key identification features include a prominent, often yellowish-brown, spiky crest, a contrasting white throat, and a pale eye-ring. Its relatively robust, pale yellowish bil...
This bulbul primarily inhabits primary and secondary evergreen and semi-evergreen broadleaf forests, frequently found along forest edges and in dense scrub. It can be found from lowlands up to mid-montane elevations, typically not exceeding 2000 meters.
The Ochraceous Bulbul has an omnivorous diet, primarily consisting of various fruits, particularly berries and figs, but also supplementing with insects. It forages by gleaning prey from foliage and branches, as well as sallying for flying insects.
The Ochraceous Bulbul is a diurnal species, spending its days actively foraging in the mid-story and canopy layers of its forest habitat. It typically roosts communally in dense foliage, often in small family groups, though not much is specifically known about precise roosting habits. Foraging in...
The Ochraceous Bulbul is a widespread resident species across mainland Southeast Asia and parts of the Greater Sundas. Its extensive range stretches from southern Myanmar and peninsular Thailand eastward through Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam. It also inhabits the Malay Peninsula, Singapore, and ext...
Least Concern
- The Ochraceous Bulbul has one of the most distinctive and complex vocal repertoires among Southeast Asian bulbuls, often described as a series of rich, gurgling whistles. - Despite its widespread distribution, it is often more heard than seen, thanks to its preference for dense forest understor...