Yellowish bulbul


The yellowish bulbul is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae.

Taxonomy and systematics

The yellowish bulbul was originally described in the genus Criniger and later placed in the genus Ixos before being re-classified to the genus Hypsipetes in 2010. Alternate names for the streak-breasted bulbul include Everett's bulbul, plain-throated bulbul, and yellow-washed bulbul. The scientific name commemorates British colonial administrator and zoological collector Alfred Hart Everett.

Subspecies

Three subspecies are currently recognized:
It is endemic to the Philippines. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.