Light-vented Bulbul
Pycnonotus sinensis
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Bulbuls (Pycnonotidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The light-vented bulbul (Pycnonotus sinensis), also called the Chinese bulbul, is a species of bird in the bulbul family found in Asia. A common species of songbird that favors lightly wooded habitats, it can frequently be seen in towns, suburbs and urban parks within its range.
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Range and habitat
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Light-vented bulbul
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
