Black-crested Bulbul

Rubigula flaviventris

Malay name: Merbah-Kunyit Jambul Biasa · Chinese name: 黑冠黄鹎

Family: Bulbuls · Status: Uncommon introduced resident · Size: 18.5–19.5 cm · Conservation: Least Concern

Range

Occurs from India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka through southwest China to Southeast Asia.

Identification

Adult has glossy black head with tall erect crest, white eyes, bright yellow underparts and greenish-olive upperparts; tall crest separates it from Black-headed Bulbul. Juvenile has duller head.

Habitat

Forest, forest edge, and secondary growth.