Ochraceous Bulbul
Alophoixus ochraceus
The Ochraceous Bulbul (Alophoixus ochraceus) is a rare bulbul found in 6 countries, weighing about 41 g. The ochraceous bulbul is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae.
About the Ochraceous Bulbul
The ochraceous bulbul is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is found from Southeast Asia to Sumatra. It is usually found in the mid-storey of broad-leaved evergreen and rainforests up to 1500 metres elevation.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November, December, with peak activity in March. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does an Ochraceous Bulbul look like?
- The ochraceous bulbul is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae.
- How big is an Ochraceous Bulbul?
- The Ochraceous Bulbul is a small sized bird weighing about 41 g.
- Where can you see an Ochraceous Bulbul?
- The Ochraceous Bulbul occurs in 6 countries, including Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar (Burma).
- What birds look similar to an Ochraceous Bulbul?
- The Ochraceous Bulbul is most easily confused with the White-throated Bulbul, the Puff-throated Bulbul and the Yellow-bellied Bulbul.
- Is the Ochraceous Bulbul endangered?
- The Ochraceous Bulbul is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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