Gray-eyed Bulbul
Iole propinqua
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPycnonotidae (Bulbuls)
- GenusIole (Iole Bulbuls)
- SpeciesIole propinqua (Gray-eyed Bulbul)
About the Gray-eyed Bulbul
The grey-eyed bulbul (Iole propinqua) is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is found in Southeast Asia in its natural habitat of subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. The grey-eyed bulbul was originally described in the genus Criniger and classified by some authorities within the genus Hypsipetes.
Five subspecies are currently recognized: I. p. aquilonis - (Deignan, 1948) — southern China and north-eastern Vietnam I. p. propinqua - (Oustalet, 1903) — from eastern Myanmar to southern China, northern Thailand and northern Indochina
I. p. simulator - (Deignan, 1948) — eastern Thailand and southern Indochina I. p. innectens - (Deignan, 1948) — far southern Vietnam I. p. myitkyinensis - (Deignan, 1948) — north-eastern and eastern Myanmar Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Gray-eyed Bulbul in Khao Yai National Park
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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 | Khao Yai National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 2 | Cat Tien National Park | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | |
| 3 | Cuc Phuong National Park | 🇻🇳 Vietnam | |
| 4 | Doi Inthanon National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Gray-eyed Bulbul in Khao Yai National Park?
About 50% of wildlife watchers report a Gray-eyed Bulbul sighting in Khao Yai National Park, based on 1,589 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Gray-eyed Bulbul in Khao Yai National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Gray-eyed Bulbul in Khao Yai National Park in our monthly data.