Grey-eyed Bulbul (Cành cạch nhỏ)

Conservation status: LC

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The Grey-eyed Bulbul (Iole propinqua), known in Vietnamese as Cành cạch nhỏ.

Identification Features:

• Olive-brown upperparts with slightly paler underparts.

• Distinct greyish-white eye-ring and pale grey iris, giving it its name.

• Slightly crested head.

• Typically found perched or moving through forest edges and dense shrubbery.

Habitat and Behavior:

• Common in secondary forests, wooded wetlands, and scrublands, which are abundant in Tràm Chim National Park.

• Feeds on fruits and insects, often seen foraging quietly in the mid-canopy.

This species is part of the bulbul family, which is known for its vocalizations and is a common sight in tropical Asia.

An Bui 2025 Tram Chim - Grey-eyed Bulbul (Cành cạch nhỏ)

An Bui 2025 Tram Chim - Grey-eyed Bulbul (Cành cạch nhỏ)