Brown-cheeked Bulbul
Alophoixus bres
The Brown-cheeked Bulbul (Alophoixus bres) is a legendary bulbul found in 3 countries, weighing about 35 g. The brown-cheeked bulbul is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae.
About the Brown-cheeked Bulbul
The brown-cheeked bulbul is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is found on Java and Bali. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Thailand.
When to see it
Best months: February, March, April, May, June, July, October, December, with peak activity in July. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Brown-cheeked Bulbul look like?
- The brown-cheeked bulbul is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae.
- How big is a Brown-cheeked Bulbul?
- The Brown-cheeked Bulbul is a small sized bird weighing about 35 g.
- Where can you see a Brown-cheeked Bulbul?
- The Brown-cheeked Bulbul occurs in 3 countries, including Malaysia and Indonesia.
- What birds look similar to a Brown-cheeked Bulbul?
- The Brown-cheeked Bulbul is most easily confused with the Palawan Bulbul, the Yellow-bellied Bulbul and the Puff-throated Bulbul.
- Is the Brown-cheeked Bulbul endangered?
- The Brown-cheeked Bulbul is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
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