About the Gray-headed Bulbul
The grey-headed bulbul is a member of the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is endemic to the Western Ghats in south-western India, and found from Goa south to Tamil Nadu at altitudes up to 1200m. It is found in dense reeds or thickets mainly near rivers and swampy areas inside forests. They have a distinctive call that reveals their presence inside dense vegetation where they are hard to spot.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Bulbuls (Pycnonotidae) |
| Species | Microtarsus priocephalus |
| Species Codes | gyhbul1, GHBU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gray-headed Bulbul belong to?
The Gray-headed Bulbul (Microtarsus priocephalus) belongs to the Bulbuls family (Pycnonotidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Gray-headed Bulbul?
The grey-headed bulbul is a member of the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is endemic to the Western Ghats in south-western India, and found from Goa south to Tamil Nadu at altitudes up to 1200m. It is found in dense reeds or thickets mainly near rivers and swampy areas inside forests. They have a di...
Where can I report a Gray-headed Bulbul sighting?
You can log sightings of Gray-headed Bulbul on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gyhbul1, or on iNaturalist.
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