Black Bulbul

Hypsipetes leucocephalus (Gmelin, JF, 1789)

Pycnonotidae — Bulbuls

Black Bulbul, Hypsipetes leucocephalus, is a bulbul of the Oriental Region, where it breeds widely across a broad span from Pakistan through the Himalayas to south-east Asia. It belongs to the passerine family Pycnonotidae. A notable feature of this bird is the variation within the species: body plumage may range from grey to black, and some individuals show a white-headed form. Its legs and bill are consistently rich orange-red.

Order
Passeriformes
Family
Pycnonotidae — Bulbuls
Breeding range
Oriental Region: widespread
Black Bulbul
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Tours where you can spot this bird

6 tours in Thailand

DOI INTHANON SIGNATURE — Summit Cloud Forest Birding
DOI INTHANON SIGNATURE — Summit Cloud Forest Birding
Thailand / Doi Inthanon Private tour 3 days

3 Days / 2 Nights private birding tour to Doi Inthanon National Park covering summit cloud forest, Ang Ka, Kew Mae Pan, Mae Klang Luang and ...

From USD 262
Khao Yai National Park Bird Watching 3 Days Trip
Khao Yai National Park Bird Watching 3 Days Trip
Thailand / Khao Yai Group tour 3 days

Khao Yai Bird Watching – 3 Days / 2 Nights is an in-depth birding adventure through Thailand’s iconic Khao Yai National Park. Over three...

 Doi Inthanon Bird Watching 3 Days Trip
Doi Inthanon Bird Watching 3 Days Trip
Thailand / Doi Inthanon Group tour 3 days

Doi Inthanon Bird Watching – 3 Days / 2 Nights is an immersive birding adventure in Thailand’s highest mountain region, exploring divers...

 Doi Angkhang Bird Watching 3 Days Trip
Doi Angkhang Bird Watching 3 Days Trip
Thailand / Doi Angkhang Group tour 3 days

Doi Angkhang Bird Watching – 3 Days / 2 Nights Experience the rich montane forests of northern Thailand on this immersive three-day bir...

 Khao Yai Bird Watching Day Trip
Khao Yai Bird Watching Day Trip
Thailand / Khao Yai Group tour 1 day

Khao Yai Bird Watching Day Trip is a full‑day guided birding adventure in Thailand’s lush Khao Yai National Park, home to diverse forest...

 Doi Inthanon Bird Watching Day Trip
Doi Inthanon Bird Watching Day Trip
Thailand / Doi Inthanon Group tour 1 day

Doi Inthanon Bird Watching Day Trip is a full‑day guided birding experience in Thailand’s highest mountain region, known for its rich di...