Orange-spotted bulbul facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Orange-spotted bulbul
Conservation status
Near Threatened (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Aves
Order:	Passeriformes
Family:	Pycnonotidae
Genus:	Pycnonotus
Species:	P. bimaculatus
Binomial name
Pycnonotus bimaculatus (Horsfield, 1821)
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Synonyms
Turdus bimaculatus

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The orange-spotted bulbul (Pycnonotus bimaculatus) is a type of songbird. It belongs to the bulbul family of birds. This bird lives only in Java, Bali, and Sumatra in Indonesia. It is found nowhere else in the world.

You can find this bulbul at the edges of forests. It also likes open grassy areas in mountain forests.

About the Orange-Spotted Bulbul

The orange-spotted bulbul can grow up to 20 centimeters (about 8 inches) long. It is a dark-colored bird with a rounded tail. It is very active and always on the move.

Bird Calls

This bulbul is a noisy bird. It makes many different sounds. You can hear its harsh and loud calls and songs often.

Where It Lives

The orange-spotted bulbul lives in specific parts of Indonesia. These areas include the islands of Sumatra, Java, and Bali.

Different Types of Orange-Spotted Bulbuls

Scientists recognize two main groups, or subspecies, of the orange-spotted bulbul:

• P. b. bimaculatus: This group lives in southwestern Sumatra and western and central Java.
• P. b. tenggerensis: This group is found in eastern Java and on the island of Bali.

Life and Habits

What It Eats

The orange-spotted bulbul mainly eats fruit. This means it is a frugivore.

Reproduction and Nests

These birds can breed throughout the entire year. However, they are most active in building nests and raising young in May. Their nests are strong and shaped like a cup.