Bulbuls of Malaysia
28 bulbuls recorded in Malaysia on the eBird network and profiled in the Birbs encyclopedia — the full list, with photos, sounds and ID notes, plus what's near you now.
28 bulbuls have been recorded in Malaysia on eBird, the global citizen-science database run by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, and carry a full profile in the Birbs encyclopedia. Every bird below is a member of this group — the family Pycnonotidae. Start with the well-known species, browse the complete list, then check which are being reported near you right now.
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Bulbuls of Malaysia to know first
Asian Red-eyed BulbulPycnonotus brunneus
Black-and-white BulbulMicrotarsus melanoleucos
Black-crested BulbulRubigula flaviventris
Bornean BulbulRubigula montis
Buff-vented BulbulIole crypta
Charlotte’s BulbulIole charlottae
Cinereous BulbulHemixos cinereus
Cream-vented BulbulPycnonotus simplex
Grey-cheeked BulbulAlophoixus tephrogenys
Hairy-backed BulbulTricholestes criniger
Hook-billed BulbulSetornis criniger
Mountain BulbulIxos mcclellandii
Ochraceous BulbulAlophoixus ochraceus
Olive-winged BulbulPycnonotus plumosus
Pale-faced BulbulPycnonotus leucops
Penan BulbulAlophoixus ruficrissus
Red-whiskered BulbulPycnonotus jocosus
Sooty-headed BulbulPycnonotus aurigaster
The full list — 28 bulbuls of Malaysia in our library
- Asian Red-eyed Bulbul
- Black-and-white Bulbul
- Black-crested Bulbul
- Black-headed Bulbul
- Bornean Bulbul
- Buff-vented Bulbul
- Charlotte’s Bulbul
- Cinereous Bulbul
- Cream-eyed Bulbul
- Cream-vented Bulbul
- Finsch’s Bulbul
- Grey-cheeked Bulbul
- Hairy-backed Bulbul
- Hook-billed Bulbul
- Mountain Bulbul
- Ochraceous Bulbul
- Olive Bulbul
- Olive-winged Bulbul
- Pale-faced Bulbul
- Penan Bulbul
- Red-whiskered Bulbul
- Sooty-headed Bulbul
- Straw-headed Bulbul
- Streak-eared Bulbul
- Streaked Bulbul
- Stripe-throated Bulbul
- Yellow-bellied Bulbul
- Yellow-vented Bulbul
Keep exploring
- Birds of Malaysia
- Old World Flycatchers & Chats of Malaysia (59 species)
- Sandpipers & Allies of Malaysia (38 species)
- Hawks, Eagles & Kites of Malaysia (37 species)
- Cuckoos of Malaysia (30 species)
- Pigeons & Doves of Malaysia (28 species)
- Gulls, Terns & Skimmers of Malaysia (27 species)
- Woodpeckers of Malaysia (26 species)
- Pheasants, Grouse & Allies of Malaysia (24 species)
- Herons, Egrets & Bitterns of Malaysia (22 species)
- Owls of Malaysia (22 species)
- Starlings & Mynas of Malaysia (22 species)
- Sunbirds of Malaysia (20 species)
- Ducks, Geese & Swans of Malaysia (18 species)
- Laughingthrushes of Malaysia (18 species)
- Parrots, Cockatoos & Allies of Malaysia (18 species)
Bulbuls in other regions
- Bulbuls of Indonesia (39 species)
- Bulbuls of Thailand (36 species)
- Bulbuls of Tanzania (30 species)
- Bulbuls of Kenya (26 species)
- Bulbuls of India (23 species)
Species and counts come from the eBird network; "recorded" means reported by birders to eBird. Family grouping follows the IOC World Bird List. Tap any bird for its full profile.
Frequently asked questions
How many bulbuls are found in Malaysia?
28 bulbuls that we profile appear on Malaysia's eBird-reported checklist. The full A–Z list is on this page; the real total can shift as eBird records are added.
Are all of these bulbuls really found there?
Yes — each one is on Malaysia's eBird checklist (reported by birders to the Cornell Lab's eBird), and each of these bulbuls belongs to the family group named on this page. We don't rank them by abundance, because that varies by season and locale.
Where can I see bulbuls in Malaysia right now?
Use Birds Near You for live, location-based reports, or turn on rare-bird alerts to hear when a notable one shows up close to you.