Cream-vented Bulbul
Pycnonotus simplex
The Cream-vented Bulbul (Pycnonotus simplex) is a rare bulbul found in 5 countries, weighing about 25 g. The cream-vented bulbul is a member of the bulbul family of passerine birds.
About the Cream-vented Bulbul
The cream-vented bulbul is a member of the bulbul family of passerine birds. It is found in south-eastern Asia from the Malay Peninsula to Borneo. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. Its breast might sometimes look a little yellow.
Text adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where it lives
When to see it
The Cream-vented Bulbul can be seen all year round, with peak activity in July. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Cream-vented Bulbul look like?
- The cream-vented bulbul is a member of the bulbul family of passerine birds.
- How big is a Cream-vented Bulbul?
- The Cream-vented Bulbul is a small sized bird weighing about 25 g.
- Where can you see a Cream-vented Bulbul?
- The Cream-vented Bulbul occurs in 5 countries, including Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand and Brunei.
- What birds look similar to a Cream-vented Bulbul?
- The Cream-vented Bulbul is most easily confused with the Brown-breasted Bulbul, the Flavescent Bulbul and the Yellow-throated Bulbul.
- Is the Cream-vented Bulbul endangered?
- The Cream-vented Bulbul is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
Learn the Cream-vented Bulbul for real
BeakBrain drills you on photos and calls until you can greet this bird by name in the field. Free to play, on any device.
Play BeakBrainEvery photo and recording on this page is credited to its author under the licence shown. Spotted a problem with this page, or have a better photo? Contribute.