Hypsipetes everetti
The Yellowish Bulbul (Hypsipetes everetti) is a lively and distinctive passerine endemic to the Philippines, renowned for its vibrant, olive-yellow plumage. Measuring approximately 20-22 cm (8-9 inches) in length and weighing around 30-40 grams, this medium-sized bulbul features a contrasting greyish head, a prominent white eye-ring, and a dark bill, making it easily identifiable in its native range. There are no significant seasonal plumage variations, and sexual dimorphism is absent, with m...
This species primarily inhabits lowland and montane primary and secondary forests, forest edges, and dense scrub. It can be found from sea level up to elevations of approximately 2000 meters.
Their diet consists primarily of small fruits, berries, and a wide array of insects, including caterpillars and beetles. They forage by gleaning from foliage and sallying for flying insects.
Yellowish Bulbuls are highly active and social birds, typically observed singly, in pairs, or small, noisy flocks, often joining mixed-species foraging parties in the forest canopy. They are diurnal, spending their days actively foraging and communicating, then roosting communally in dense foliag...
The Yellowish Bulbul is a non-migratory resident species found exclusively throughout the Philippine archipelago. Its distribution spans numerous islands, including the major landmasses of Luzon, Mindanao, and the Visayan islands like Samar, Leyte, Bohol, Panay, Negros, and Cebu. There are at lea...
Least Concern
- The Yellowish Bulbul is one of the most widespread bulbul species endemic to the Philippine archipelago. - Its distinctive white eye-ring is a key field mark, easily distinguishing it from other similar-sized bulbuls in its range. - Despite its 'yellowish' name, its body plumage is more accurat...