Pycnonotus zeylanicus
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
The Straw-headed Bulbul faces severe population decline primarily due to intensive trapping for the illegal songbird trade, where its melodious song makes it highly prized in Southeast Asian bird markets. Habitat destruction through deforestation and agricultural conversion has eliminated much of its lowland forest habitat. The species has experienced catastrophic declines across its range, with local extinctions reported in several countries including Thailand and Malaysia.
Habitat
The Straw-headed Bulbul inhabits lowland primary and secondary forests, forest edges, and wooded areas up to 1,200 meters elevation. It prefers dense canopy cover and is often found in riparian forests along rivers and streams.
