Buff-vented Bulbul
Iole crypta
The Buff-vented Bulbul (Iole crypta) is a rare bulbul found in 5 countries. The buff-vented bulbul is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae.
About the Buff-vented Bulbul
The buff-vented bulbul is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is found in south-eastern Myanmar, south-western Thailand, on the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and nearby islands. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, December, with peak activity in July. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Buff-vented Bulbul look like?
- The buff-vented bulbul is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae.
- Where can you see a Buff-vented Bulbul?
- The Buff-vented Bulbul occurs in 5 countries, including Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore and Myanmar (Burma).
- What birds look similar to a Buff-vented Bulbul?
- The Buff-vented Bulbul is most easily confused with the Olive Bulbul, the Grey-eyed Bulbul and the Sulphur-bellied Bulbul.
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