Striated Bulbul

Alcurus striatus

The Striated Bulbul (Alcurus striatus) is a distinctive medium-sized passerine, measuring approximately 20-24 cm in length and weighing around 30-45 grams. It is characterized by its olive-green upperparts and striking yellowish-white streaking across its dark cap, prominent crest, nape, throat, and breast, which often appears broader and more yellowish on its underparts. A conspicuous rufous patch on its vent serves as a subtle yet consistent field mark, complementing its dark bill and eyes....

Habitat

Found primarily in subtropical and tropical moist montane forests, as well as dense secondary growth and forest edges, typically at elevations ranging from 900 to 2,500 meters.

Diet

Primarily omnivorous, feeding on a diverse range of insects (such as caterpillars, beetles, and ants) and various small fruits and berries, foraged by gleaning from vegetation.

Behavior

The Striated Bulbul is a highly social and diurnal species, often encountered in noisy flocks of 5-20 individuals outside the breeding season, and frequently joining mixed-species foraging parties. They are active foragers, primarily gleaning insects, small fruits, and berries from foliage and br...

Range

The Striated Bulbul boasts a wide but disjunct distribution across the mountainous regions of Asia, primarily ranging from the Himalayas eastward into Southeast Asia. Its breeding range encompasses much of the Himalayan foothills and mountains, including specific states within India (Uttarakhand,...

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Fun Facts

- The Striated Bulbul is the only species in its genus, Alcurus, making it a unique taxonomic outlier within the Bulbul family. - Its distinctive streaked plumage is highly unusual for a bulbul, making it relatively easy to identify compared to many other often similarly-plumaged bulbul species. ...

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