White-throated Bulbul

Alophoixus flaveolus

Bulbuls · Passeriformes · Rare

The White-throated Bulbul (Alophoixus flaveolus) is a rare bulbul found in 7 countries, weighing about 48 g. The white-throated bulbul is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae.

Least ConcernRareEats fruitforestcup nest48 g

About the White-throated Bulbul

The white-throated bulbul is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is found in south-eastern Asia from the eastern Himalayas to Myanmar and western Thailand. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

Text adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Where it lives

When to see it

Best months: January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December, with peak activity in April. It is a variable species across most of its range.

Easily confused with

Quick questions

What does a White-throated Bulbul look like?
The white-throated bulbul is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae.
How big is a White-throated Bulbul?
The White-throated Bulbul is a small sized bird weighing about 48 g.
Where can you see a White-throated Bulbul?
The White-throated Bulbul occurs in 7 countries, including India, Bhutan, China, Thailand and Bangladesh.
What birds look similar to a White-throated Bulbul?
The White-throated Bulbul is most easily confused with the Puff-throated Bulbul, the Ochraceous Bulbul and the Yellow-bellied Bulbul.
Is the White-throated Bulbul endangered?
The White-throated Bulbul is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Learn the White-throated 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 BeakBrain

Every 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.