Puff-throated bulbul
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Alophoixus pallidus

The puff-throated bulbul (Alophoixus pallidus ) is a songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. The species was first described by Robert Swinhoe in 1870. It is found in Southeast Asia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

Appearance

The puff-throated bulbul is a large (23 cm long) bulbul with olive upperparts, yellow underparts, and puffy white throat feathers. It is similar in appearance to the white-throated bulbul but with duller underparts. It has black feet and brown iris and bill. Males and females are visually indistinguishable.

Distribution

Geography

Puff-throated bulbul habitat map

Biome

Puff-throated bulbul habitat map
Puff-throated bulbul
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Habits and Lifestyle

The puff-throated bulbul is a regular but not an obligate cooperative breeder. Groups can comprise one or more breeding pairs and breed either cooperatively or non-cooperatively. In cases of multiple breeding pairs in a single territory, the pairs nest separately. The female builds the nest and incubates and broods the young. Males and helpers aid in feeding the nestlings and fledglings. Nests are open cups typically located in the understorey.

Lifestyle
Seasonal behavior
Bird's call

References

1. Puff-throated bulbul Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puff-throated_bulbul
2. Puff-throated bulbul on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/103819799/113103835
3. Xeno-canto bird call - https://xeno-canto.org/707792

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