Orange-spotted Bulbul
Pycnonotus bimaculatus
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPycnonotidae (Bulbuls)
- GenusPycnonotus (Typical Bulbuls)
- SpeciesPycnonotus bimaculatus (Orange-spotted Bulbul)
About the Orange-spotted Bulbul
The orange-spotted bulbul (Pycnonotus bimaculatus) is a species of songbird in the bulbul family of passerine birds. It is endemic to Java, Bali and Sumatra. It favors forest edges and open meadows in montane forests. The orange-spotted bulbul was originally described in the genus Turdus by Thomas Horsfield in 1821. Until 2016, the Aceh bulbul (Pycnonotus snouckaerti) was considered as a subspecies of the orange-spotted bulbul until split by the IOC. Most other authorities have not yet recognized this split.
Two subspecies are recognized: P. b. bimaculatus – (Horsfield, 1821): Found on south-western Sumatra, western and central Java P. b. tenggerensis – (van Oort, 1911): Found on eastern Java and Bali Up to 20 cm long. It is a dark-colored and active bulbul with a rounded tail.
It is a noisy bird, giving out a variety of harsh and loud calls and songs. It is a frugivore. It breeds throughout the year. Nesting occurs year-round, peaking in May. Nests are robust and cup-shaped. Wikipedia →
Closest Relatives at Gunung Leuser National Park
Yellow-vented Bulbul
Pycnonotus goiavier
Red-eyed Bulbul
Pycnonotus brunneus
Sooty-headed Bulbul
Pycnonotus aurigaster
Olive-winged Bulbul
Pycnonotus plumosus
Cream-vented Bulbul
Pycnonotus simplex
Ruby-throated Bulbul
Pycnonotus dispar
Black-and-white Bulbul
Pycnonotus melanoleucos
Spectacled Bulbul
Rubigula erythropthalmos
Hairy-backed Bulbul
Tricholestes criniger
Brown-cheeked Bulbul
Alophoixus bres
Streaked Bulbul
Ixos malaccensis
Buff-vented Bulbul
Iole crypta
Global Distribution
Where this species is recorded worldwide. Restricted to human observations from 2019 onwards — the same kind of record and the same period the probabilities on this page are built from, so collar-tracking studies, camera-trap arrays and museum specimens are excluded. Around Santa Rosa that removes 5,924 GPS fixes from a handful of tagged jaguars.
where this species is recorded (GBIF density — it tracks where observers go, not how likely a sighting is) · parks where it occurs — tap a pin for the sighting probability there
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kerinci Seblat National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 2 | Gunung Leuser National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Orange-spotted Bulbul in Gunung Leuser National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Orange-spotted Bulbul sighting in Gunung Leuser National Park, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Orange-spotted Bulbul in Gunung Leuser National Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Orange-spotted Bulbul in Gunung Leuser National Park in our monthly data.