Buff-vented Bulbul
Iole olivacea
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPycnonotidae (Bulbuls)
- GenusIole (Iole Bulbuls)
- SpeciesIole olivacea (Buff-vented Bulbul)
About the Buff-vented Bulbul
The buff-vented bulbul (Iole crypta) is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is found in south-eastern Myanmar, south-western Thailand, on the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and nearby islands. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
It is threatened by habitat loss. The former scientific name, Iole olivacea Blyth, 1844, has now been ruled as permanently invalid by the IOC. Some authorities have classified the buff-vented bulbul in the genera Hypsipetes and Microscelis. Formerly, Charlotte's bulbul was considered as conspecific with the buff-vented bulbul until split by the IOC in 2017. Alternate names for the buff-vented bulbul include the crested olive bulbul, dull-brown bulbul and Finsch's olive bulbul. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Buff-vented Bulbul in Danum Valley Conservation Area
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danum Valley Conservation Area | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 2 | Sepilok | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 3 | Kinabalu Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 4 | Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 5 | Bako National Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Buff-vented Bulbul in Danum Valley Conservation Area?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Buff-vented Bulbul sighting in Danum Valley Conservation Area, based on 479 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Buff-vented Bulbul in Danum Valley Conservation Area?
March has the highest sighting rate for Buff-vented Bulbul in Danum Valley Conservation Area in our monthly data.