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Pycnonotus xantholaemus

Yellow-Throated Bulbul

BirdBest Season: Feb–Nov

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Yellow-Throated Bulbul (Pycnonotus xantholaemus) — wildlife photography in India

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About this species

The Yellow-Throated Bulbul is a strikingly beautiful endemic of India's Eastern Ghats and rocky hillsides — yellow throat and vent on an olive-green body. A vulnerable species highly dependent on boulder-strewn hilltops. Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve and the Shevaroy Hills are the most reliable locations. Find Yellow-Throated Bulbuls in India's Eastern Ghats. Vulnerable endemic — rocky hillside birding guide and best locations in Andhra Pradesh.

Quick facts

Scientific name
Pycnonotus xantholaemus
Category / family
Bird · —
Best months to photograph
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Difficulty to spot
Moderate
Best locations
Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger ReserveRajiv Gandhi (Rameswaram) National ParkSri Venkateswara National Park

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Best locations for Yellow-Throated Bulbul

Reserves and landscapes where our photographers reliably encounter this species, with links to place-specific guides.

Andhra PradeshNagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve
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Andhra PradeshRajiv Gandhi (Rameswaram) National Park
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Andhra PradeshSri Venkateswara National Park
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When and Where to Photograph Yellow-Throated Bulbul

The Yellow-Throated Bulbul is a strikingly beautiful endemic of India's Eastern Ghats and rocky hillsides — yellow throat and vent on an olive-green body. A vulnerable species highly dependent on boulder-strewn hilltops. Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve and the Shevaroy Hills are the most reliable locations. Find Yellow-Throated Bulbuls in India's Eastern Ghats. Vulnerable endemic — rocky hillside birding guide and best locations in Andhra Pradesh.

Plan field days around Feb–Nov: light is often strongest at dawn and dusk, when many mammals and birds are most active. Work with a naturalist who knows local movement patterns — they will position you ethically while improving your odds of a encounter in Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve.

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