Ashy Bulbul

Ashy Bulbul

Hemixos flavala

Least Concern
Wingspan
19.1 cm
Weight
31.200000000000003 g
Family
Pycnonotidae
Order
Passeriformes

About

The Ashy Bulbul is a medium-sized bulbul found in forests and forest edges across South and Southeast Asia. Weighing about 31g with a wingspan near 19.1cm, it has grey-brown plumage with yellowish wing markings. It feeds on fruit, berries, and insects, often moving through the forest mid-canopy in small flocks.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 19.1 cm 7.5 in
Weight 31.200000000000003 g 1.10 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13-14 days.

Clutch Size

2-4

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Pycnonotidae (Bulbuls)
Genus Hemixos
Species Hemixos flavala

Distribution

Ashy Bulbul has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ashy Bulbul endangered?
The Ashy Bulbul has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Ashy Bulbul nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13-14 days.
How big is the Ashy Bulbul?
The Ashy Bulbul has a wingspan of 19.1 cm, weight of 31.200000000000003 g.
What order and family does the Ashy Bulbul belong to?
The Ashy Bulbul (Hemixos flavala) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Pycnonotidae.

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