Olive Bulbul
Iole viridescens
Olive Bulbul (Iole viridescens) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South & Southeast Asia.
Found across 4 guides in our atlas — open any for the full checklist, photos and what's around right now.
The Olive Bulbul (Iole viridescens) is a member of the Pycnonotidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 25.9 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Pycnonotidae Bulbuls
- Genus Iole
- Species viridescens
Quick facts
- Weight
- 25.9 g
- Diet
- Fruit-eaters
- Family
- Pycnonotidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Not Evaluated
Least Concern
Least Concern
Least Concern
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Olive Bulbul is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Olive Bulbul is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Olive Bulbul (Iole viridescens) is a species of bird in the Pycnonotidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR s Myanmar to sw Thailand, c Malay Pen.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 25.9 g, with a wing length of about 8.7 cm and a tail of around 8.4 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 293,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Olive Bulbul?
The Olive Bulbul is a small bird that weighs around 25.9 g.
Where does the Olive Bulbul live?
The Olive Bulbul is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR s Myanmar to sw Thailand, c Malay Pen, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Olive Bulbul belong to?
The Olive Bulbul (Iole viridescens) belongs to the Pycnonotidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Olive Bulbul eat?
The Olive Bulbul is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.
Does the Olive Bulbul migrate?
The Olive Bulbul is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Olive Bulbul endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the Olive Bulbul make?
1 real field recording of the Olive Bulbul — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Olive Bulbul's range?
The Olive Bulbul has a mapped global range of about 293,000 km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
Explore more birds
More in Pycnonotidae
Least Concern
Least Concern
Least Concern
Least Concern
Least Concern
More in Songbirds
Least Concern
Least Concern
Least Concern
Not Evaluated
Least Concern
Guides for this bird
Best Bird Feeders for Garden Songbirds
How to choose a bird feeder for garden songbirds — the feeder styles compared, the seed they prefer, where to hang it, and how to keep birds safe. A decision framework grounded in real data, with no mystery picks.