Flame-throated Bulbul
Rubigula gularis
LCLeast Concern Endemic to India
- Family
- Bulbuls (Pycnonotidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The flame-throated bulbul (Rubigula gularis) is a member of the bulbul family of passerine birds and the state bird of Goa. It is found only in the forests of the Western Ghats in southern India. Formerly included as a subspecies of Pycnonotus flaviventris, it has since been elevated to the status of a full species. They are olive-backed with yellow undersides, a triangular orange-red throat and a white iris that stands out against the contrasting black head.
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Range and habitat
Hills of southwestern India (western Mysore to Kerala and Tamil Nadu).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Flame-throated 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.
