About the Yellow-browed Bulbul
The yellow-browed bulbul, or golden-browed bulbul, is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is found in the forests of southern India and Sri Lanka. The yellow-browed bulbul is mainly yellow on the underside and olive above with a distinct yellow brow. They are easily located by their loud calls but tend to skulk within foliage below the forest canopy. While its taxonomic classification has changed over time, it is currently the sole species within the monotypic genus Acritillas which is closely related to Hemixos.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Bulbuls (Pycnonotidae) |
| Species | Acritillas indica |
| Species Codes | yebbul3, YBBU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-browed Bulbul belong to?
The Yellow-browed Bulbul (Acritillas indica) belongs to the Bulbuls family (Pycnonotidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Yellow-browed Bulbul?
The yellow-browed bulbul, or golden-browed bulbul, is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is found in the forests of southern India and Sri Lanka. The yellow-browed bulbul is mainly yellow on the underside and olive above with a distinct yellow brow. They are easily located...
Where can I report a Yellow-browed Bulbul sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-browed Bulbul on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yebbul3, or on iNaturalist.