About the Light-vented Bulbul
The light-vented bulbul, also called the Chinese bulbul, is a species of bird in the bulbul family found in Asia. A common species of songbird that favors lightly wooded habitats, it can frequently be seen in towns, suburbs and urban parks within its range.
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The light-vented bulbul is around 19 cm (7.5 in) in length. It has a black crown and moustachial stripe, with white patches covering the nape and the sides of its black head. It has white plumage from its eyes to the back of its head. The upperparts are greyish-brown mixed with olive. The wings and tail are brown fringed with bright olive. The underparts are whitish with a pale brown breastband. It is noisy and sings very brightly and variably with a cha-ko-lee...cha-ko-lee... sound.
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What the Light-vented Bulbul sounds like
Where the Light-vented Bulbul lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Thailand.
When to see the Light-vented Bulbul
Peak activity in April · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Red-whiskered BulbulPycnonotus jocosusThe red-whiskered bulbul is about 20 centimetres (7.9 in) in length.
Common BulbulPycnonotus barbatusThe common bulbul is 18–20 cm (7.1–7.9 in) in length, with a long tail.
White-browed BulbulPycnonotus luteolusThe white-browed bulbul is about 20 cm (7.9 in) long, with a moderately long (8 centimetres or 3 inches) tail.
Side by side: Light-vented Bulbul vs Red-vented Bulbul · Light-vented Bulbul vs Red-whiskered Bulbul · Common Bulbul vs Light-vented Bulbul · Light-vented Bulbul vs White-browed Bulbul
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