Aceh Bulbul vs Black-crested Bulbul

Pycnonotus snouckaerti compared with Rubigula flaviventris

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Aceh Bulbul Black-crested Bulbul
Scientific Name Pycnonotus snouckaerti Rubigula flaviventris
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Pycnonotidae Pycnonotidae
Conservation Status Endangered Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 17.2 cm (6.8 in) 17.6 cm (6.9 in)
Weight 30.0 g (1.06 oz) 29.5 g (1.04 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 2-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Aceh Bulbul only

Black-crested Bulbul only

None

Conservation Status

Endangered

Aceh Bulbul

Least Concern

Black-crested Bulbul

About These Birds

Aceh Bulbul

The Aceh Bulbul is an endangered bulbul weighing around 30g endemic to the Aceh region of northern Sumatra. It is threatened by rapid deforestation and ranks among the rarer bulbuls in Southeast Asia.

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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