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Sulphur-bellied Bulbul
Iole palawanensis
Sulphur-bellied Bulbul (Iole palawanensis) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Sulphur-bellied Bulbul (Iole palawanensis) is a member of the Pycnonotidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 26.8 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 palawanensis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 26.8 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Pycnonotidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Near Threatened
Not Evaluated
Least Concern
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Sulphur-bellied Bulbul is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Sulphur-bellied Bulbul is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Sulphur-bellied Bulbul (Iole palawanensis) belongs to the Pycnonotidae family of the order Passeriformes. It is found across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Palawan (sw Philippines).
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 26.8 g, with a wing length of about 8.4 cm and a tail of around 7.4 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 11,000 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Sulphur-bellied Bulbul?
The Sulphur-bellied Bulbul is a small bird that weighs around 26.8 g.
Where does the Sulphur-bellied Bulbul live?
The Sulphur-bellied Bulbul is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Palawan (sw Philippines), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Sulphur-bellied Bulbul belong to?
The Sulphur-bellied Bulbul (Iole palawanensis) belongs to the Pycnonotidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Sulphur-bellied Bulbul eat?
The Sulphur-bellied Bulbul is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Sulphur-bellied Bulbul migrate?
The Sulphur-bellied Bulbul is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Sulphur-bellied 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 Sulphur-bellied Bulbul make?
1 real field recording of the Sulphur-bellied 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 Sulphur-bellied Bulbul's range?
The Sulphur-bellied Bulbul has a mapped global range of about 11,000 km².
Conservation
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