Scaly-breasted Bulbul.
Pycnonotus squamatus is a bird measuring 15 cm and is a member of the Pycnonotidae family. The head is black, the chin to the throat is white. The back is olive colored, the rump is bright yellow. wing tips black, tail black with white tips on outer feathers, chest and pelvis black and white, edge of scaly feathers. The legs and beak are black, while the iris of the eye is red
Pycnonotus squamatus can be found in the lowlands and mountain forests up to an altitude of 1000 masl
Geography
Continent : Asia
Country : Malay Peninsula, Kalimantan, Sumatra and Western Java
Population threats
The threat to this species is the loss of forest habitat in the lowlands, but this threat can be mitigated by the tolerance of this species to montane forests
Population number
Despite having a large range and population, this species is largely dependent on forests, and occurs in areas where massive deforestation has occurred. As such, it is likely to decline fairly rapidly over most of its range, and is therefore considered Near Threatened.
The scaly-breasted bulbul (Ixodia squamata) is a species of songbird in the bulbul family. It is found from the Malay Peninsula to Borneo. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Handsome and unmistakable; olive-yellow wings, black head, white throat, and black-scaled white underparts. Predominantly found in hilly broadleaf evergreen forest, only occasionally and very localized in lowlands. Often undertakes local movements. Generally gleans fruits from mid-levels up into the canopy. Unlike many bulbuls, does not have a vibrant song: gives occasional high-pitched chirps, chips, whistles, and short trills.
