Yellow-bellied Bulbul vs Black Bulbul

Alophoixus phaeocephalus compared with Hypsipetes leucocephalus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Yellow-bellied Bulbul Black Bulbul
Scientific Name Alophoixus phaeocephalus Hypsipetes leucocephalus
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Pycnonotidae Pycnonotidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 18.9 cm (7.4 in) 23.6 cm (9.3 in)
Weight 31.8 g (1.12 oz) 52.5 g (1.85 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2 2-4
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Yellow-bellied Bulbul only

None

Black Bulbul only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Yellow-bellied Bulbul

Least Concern

Black Bulbul

About These Birds

Black Bulbul

The Black Bulbul is a widespread, noisy bulbul of South and Southeast Asian forests, with glossy black plumage, a bright red bill and feet, and a slightly forked tail. It ranges from the Himalayas through southern China and Taiwan, south to the Malay Peninsula and into Sumatra, inhabiting forest edges, secondary growth, and gardens. It feeds on berries, fruits, and insects, usually in noisy, active flocks.

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