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Yellow-vented Bulbul
Pycnonotus goiavier
- Worldwide
- 19,035 observations
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About
The yellow-vented bulbul (Pycnonotus goiavier), or eastern yellow-vented bulbul, is a member of the bulbul family of passerine birds. It is resident breeder in southeastern Asia from Indochina to the Philippines. It is found in a wide variety of open habitats, but not deep forest. It is one of the most common birds in cultivated areas. They appear to be nomadic, roaming from place to place regularly.
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Recent sightings near Medan
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Apr 19, 2026JMH7+6R4, Tanjung Gusta, Sunggal, Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra 20116, IndonesiaObserver: henke911View observation from Apr 19, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Feb 26, 2026Medan City, North Sumatra, IndonesiaObserver: Indra KusumaView observation from Feb 26, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Oct 30, 2025Medan City, North Sumatra, IndonesiaObserver: Indra KusumaView observation from Oct 30, 2025 on iNaturalist
- Oct 21, 2025Medan City, North Sumatra, IndonesiaObserver: Indra KusumaView observation from Oct 21, 2025 on iNaturalist
- Oct 19, 2025Medan City, North Sumatra, IndonesiaObserver: Indra KusumaView observation from Oct 19, 2025 on iNaturalist
- Oct 13, 2025Medan, Medan City, North Sumatra, IndonesiaObserver: Indra KusumaView observation from Oct 13, 2025 on iNaturalist