White-throated bulbul facts for kids

Quick facts for kids White-throated bulbul
From Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary, Arunachal Pradesh
Conservation status
Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Aves
Order:	Passeriformes
Family:	Pycnonotidae
Genus:	Alophoixus
Species:	A. flaveolus
Binomial name
Alophoixus flaveolus (Gould, 1836)
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Synonyms
Criniger flaveolus Trichophorus flaveolus

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The white-throated bulbul (Alophoixus flaveolus) is a type of songbird. It belongs to the bulbul family, called Pycnonotidae. You can find this bird in parts of south-eastern Asia. Its home stretches from the eastern Himalayas all the way to Myanmar and western Thailand. These birds love to live in warm, wet lowland forests.

About the White-throated Bulbul

The white-throated bulbul is a small to medium-sized bird. It has a yellowish belly and a white throat, which gives it its name. These birds are often found in groups. They like to stay hidden in the trees and bushes.

Where Does This Bird Live?

The white-throated bulbul lives in several countries in Asia. Its main home is in the eastern Himalayas. This includes countries like Bhutan and parts of India. You can also find it in Myanmar and western Thailand. It prefers forests that are moist and not too high up.

What Does the Bulbul Eat?

Like many bulbuls, the white-throated bulbul likely eats a mix of things. Its diet probably includes fruits, insects, and nectar. They help spread seeds by eating fruits. This makes them important for their forest homes.

Naming and Types of White-throated Bulbuls

Birds often have scientific names and common names. The scientific name for the white-throated bulbul is Alophoixus flaveolus. This helps scientists around the world know exactly which bird they are talking about.

Different Names for the Same Bird

Sometimes, a bird can have many different names. The white-throated bulbul is also known by other names. These include the ashy-fronted bearded bulbul or the yellow-bellied bulbul. It can be a bit confusing because other birds might have similar names too! For example, there's a different bird also called 'yellow-bellied bulbul'.

Two Kinds of White-throated Bulbuls

Scientists have found two slightly different types of white-throated bulbuls. These are called subspecies. They are very similar but live in different areas:

• A. f. flaveolus: This type lives from the eastern Himalayas to northern Myanmar.
• A. f. burmanicus: This type is found in south-eastern Myanmar, southern China, and western Thailand.

Images for kids

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  Front view

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  In Satchari National Park, Sylhet, Bangladesh