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Ochraceous Bulbul
Alophoixus ochraceus (Moore, F, 1854)
42 gWeight
The ochraceous bulbul (Alophoixus ochraceus) is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae.
Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam
Ochraceous Bulbul has been recorded at 93 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 4 countries and regions.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Kaeng Krachan NP – stream crossings 1–3Thailand1,316 records
- Kaeng Krachan NPThailand1,093 records
- Kaeng Krachan NP – Ban Krang CampgroundsThailand604 records
More places
- Bukit FraserMalaysia598 records
- Cat Tien NPVietnam485 records
- Kaeng Krachan NP – Panoen Thung (upper elevation) vicinityThailand450 records
- Khao Luang NP – Krung Ching Waterfall trail & campgroundThailand435 records
- Bukit TinggiMalaysia378 records
- Kaeng Krachan NP – km 27 vicinityThailand358 records
- Khao Pra – Bang Khram Wildlife Sanctuary / Khao Nor Chu ChiThailand338 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The ochraceous bulbul (Alophoixus ochraceus) is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is found from Southeast Asia to Sumatra. It is usually found in the mid-storey of broad-leaved evergreen and rainforests up to 1500 metres elevation.
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Questions
How big is the Ochraceous Bulbul?
The Ochraceous Bulbul weighs around 42 g.
Where does the Ochraceous Bulbul live?
Its breeding range: Oriental: Southeast Asia to Sumatra. It is most often recorded in Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam.
When is the best time to see the Ochraceous Bulbul?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February and March (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Ochraceous Bulbul endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Ochraceous Bulbul as Least Concern.
What does the Ochraceous Bulbul eat?
Main food: Fruit.
What family is the Ochraceous Bulbul in?
It belongs to the family Bulbuls (Pycnonotidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Weight
- 42 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Fruit
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 101 mm
- Tail
- 96 mm
- Bill
- 22 mm
- Tarsus
- 20 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Oriental: Southeast Asia to Sumatra
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Bulbuls Pycnonotidae
- Genus
- Alophoixus
Other birds in the genus Alophoixus
Yellow-bellied BulbulAlophoixus phaeocephalus
Palawan BulbulAlophoixus frater
Grey-cheeked BulbulAlophoixus tephrogenys
Penan BulbulAlophoixus ruficrissus
Brown-cheeked BulbulAlophoixus bres
White-throated BulbulAlophoixus flaveolus
Puff-throated BulbulAlophoixus pallidus
Sombre GreenbulAndropadus importunus
Slender-billed GreenbulStelgidillas gracilirostris
Golden GreenbulCalyptocichla serinus
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