Pycnonotus plumosus
The Olive-winged Bulbul (*Pycnonotus plumosus*) is a distinctive medium-sized songbird, typically measuring 18-20 cm in length and weighing between 24-34 grams. Its plumage is a subtly attractive olive-green overall, with slightly darker wings and tail, and a paler, often yellowish, wash on the belly and undertail coverts. A key field mark for identification is its striking reddish-brown iris, which contrasts with dark lores and a slightly scaly appearance on the crown and breast due to pale ...
This adaptable species inhabits primary and secondary evergreen forests, coastal forests, scrublands, plantations, and even larger gardens and parks, typically found at low to moderate elevations up to 1,000 meters.
Primarily frugivorous, consuming a wide variety of berries and other fruits, supplemented by insects (such as beetles and caterpillars), nectar, and small invertebrates, often foraging by active gleaning.
The Olive-winged Bulbul is a diurnal and highly active species, usually observed singly, in pairs, or in small family groups, often foraging through the mid-story and canopy. It employs an active gleaning strategy, systematically searching leaves, branches, and occasionally the ground for food it...
The Olive-winged Bulbul is a widespread resident species found throughout much of the Sundaic region of Southeast Asia. Its core breeding and year-round range extends across the Malay Peninsula, encompassing southern Thailand, peninsular Malaysia, and Singapore. Further east, it is common across ...
Least Concern
- The Olive-winged Bulbul's distinctive reddish-brown iris is a key feature distinguishing it from other similar-looking bulbul species in Southeast Asia. - Despite its relatively plain olive-green plumage, the 'scaly' appearance on its head and breast is due to subtle pale edgings on the feather...