Palawan Bulbul vs Black-crested Bulbul

Alophoixus frater compared with Rubigula flaviventris

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Palawan Bulbul Black-crested Bulbul
Scientific Name Alophoixus frater Rubigula flaviventris
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Pycnonotidae Pycnonotidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 20.9 cm (8.2 in) 17.6 cm (6.9 in)
Weight 41.95 g (1.48 oz) 29.5 g (1.04 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 2-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Palawan Bulbul only

None

Black-crested Bulbul only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Palawan Bulbul

Least Concern

Black-crested Bulbul

About These Birds

Black-crested Bulbul

The Black-crested Bulbul is a lively, medium-sized bulbul of South and Southeast Asian forests, with a glossy black crest, olive-green upperparts, and yellow underparts. It ranges from northeastern India through southern China, Myanmar, Thailand, the Malay Peninsula, and into the Greater Sunda Islands, inhabiting the canopy and edges of primary and secondary forests. It feeds on fruits, berries, and insects.

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