Black-and-white Bulbul

Microtarsus melanoleucos

Family: Bulbuls · Status: Very rare visitor · Size: 18 cm · Conservation: Near Threatened

Range

Ranges from the Thai-Malay Peninsula to Sumatra and Borneo.

Identification

Male has overall blackish-brown plumage with contrasting white upper- and underwing-coverts. Female is somewhat browner and has less white on upperwing-coverts. Juvenile is paler and browner (especially the underparts) and lacks white on upperwing-coverts.

Habitat

Forest and forest edge.

Behaviour

Nomadic. Often frequents the canopy, making observations difficult.