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Flame-throated Bulbul

Rubigula gularis · Species of bird
Family
Order
Passeriformes
Codes
bkcbul1, FTBU

About the Flame-throated Bulbul

The flame-throated bulbul is a member of the bulbul family of passerine birds and the state bird of Goa. It is found only in the forests of the Western Ghats in southern India. Formerly included as a subspecies of Pycnonotus flaviventris, it has since been elevated to the status of a full species. They are olive-backed with yellow undersides, a triangular orange-red throat and a white iris that stands out against the contrasting black head. They are usually seen foraging in groups in the forest canopy for berries and small insects. They have a call often with two or three tinkling notes that can sound similar to those produced by the red-whiskered bulbul. The species has been referred to in the past by names such as ruby-throated bulbul and black-headed bulbul, but these are ambiguous and could apply to other species such as Rubigula flaviventris and R. dispar.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyBulbuls (Pycnonotidae)
SpeciesRubigula gularis
Species Codesbkcbul1, FTBU

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Flame-throated Bulbul belong to?

The Flame-throated Bulbul (Rubigula gularis) belongs to the Bulbuls family (Pycnonotidae), in the order Passeriformes.

How can I identify the Flame-throated Bulbul?

The flame-throated bulbul is a member of the bulbul family of passerine birds and the state bird of Goa. It is found only in the forests of the Western Ghats in southern India. Formerly included as a subspecies of Pycnonotus flaviventris, it has since been elevated to the status of a full species. T...

Where can I report a Flame-throated Bulbul sighting?

You can log sightings of Flame-throated Bulbul on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bkcbul1, or on iNaturalist.