Alophoixus phaeocephalus
The Yellow-bellied Bulbul (`Alophoixus phaeocephalus`) is a striking passerine bird, instantly recognizable by its vivid lemon-yellow belly and undertail coverts, sharply contrasting with a white throat and a dark greyish-brown head. Measuring 17-19 cm (6.7-7.5 inches) in length and weighing 26-38 grams, its back and wings are a more subdued olive-brown, making its bright underside a key field mark. This species belongs to the Bulbul family (Pycnonotidae) and is a typical representative of th...
Primarily inhabits lowland evergreen and deciduous forests, including secondary growth, forest edges, and riparian areas, typically at elevations up to 1,300 meters.
Feeds predominantly on a variety of small fruits and berries, supplementing its diet with insects, such as beetles and larvae, obtained through gleaning.
This diurnal bulbul is often observed foraging in pairs or small family groups within the lower to middle canopy, occasionally joining mixed-species flocks. It employs a gleaning strategy, expertly plucking fruits and insects directly from foliage, and can also make short aerial sallies to catch ...
The Yellow-bellied Bulbul is a widespread resident species found across much of Southeast Asia. Its distribution spans southern Myanmar, southern Thailand, throughout the Malay Peninsula, and extends to the large islands of Sumatra and Borneo. It also inhabits several smaller associated islands, ...
Least Concern
- The Yellow-bellied Bulbul's distinctive "pip-wip-wip" whistle is one of the most characteristic sounds of Southeast Asian lowland forests. - It is a highly agile feeder, often observed hanging upside down or performing acrobatic maneuvers to reach ripe berries and insects. - Despite its rather ...