Olive-winged Bulbul
A species of Typical Bulbuls Scientific name : Pycnonotus plumosus Genus : Typical Bulbuls
Olive-winged Bulbul, A species of Typical Bulbuls
Botanical name: Pycnonotus plumosus
Genus: Typical Bulbuls
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Description
The olive-winged bulbul (Pycnonotus plumosus) is a member of the bulbul family of passerine birds. It is found in south-eastern Asia and the Greater Sunda Islands. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Size
21 cm
Colors
Brown
Green
Yellow
Gray
Life Expectancy
13 years
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Olive-winged Bulbul mainly eats berries and insects, showcasing a diet that balances both plant and animal matter. It actively forages for these foods in its habitat, utilizing unique adaptations to capture and consume its varied prey with efficiency.
Habitat
Olive-winged Bulbul is versatile in its habitat preferences and is predominantly found in diverse tropical environments. Its range includes forest edges, secondary growth, and a variety of coastal ecosystems such as scrublands and mangroves. The species thrives in disturbed areas, including plantations reverting to secondary forest and shrubby grasslands. Although olive-winged Bulbul tends to avoid urban parks and gardens, it inhabits lowlands and is occasionally found at elevations up to 800 meters, extending to 1300 meters in certain regions.
Dite type
Omnivorous
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Species Status
Not globally threatened.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Bulbuls Genus
Typical Bulbuls Species
Olive-winged Bulbul