Streaked Bulbul
Pulau Ubin
05 Nov 2021


General details
Species Streaked Bulbul Ixos malaccensis
Record ID 10010
Date 05 Nov 2021
Location Pulau Ubin
Count 3 individuals
Related records 10037
Date added 05 Nov 2021

Record accepted.

Committee's view
Background
No photographs taken by the primary observer, who has plenty of experience with Southeast Asian bulbuls, but detailed descriptions provided including: clear views of its streaked breast, rather plain face, uniform upper parts, and impressive long beak. A photograph of a Streaked Bulbul at the same site was also shared the next day on social media by another observer (not shown).
Vote results For: 6
Wild: 6
Verdict Accepted / Wild (Verifiable)

References (see all)
References eBird

Descriptions
Identification
Three Streaked Bulbuls flew in calling, landed inside tree, scoped - flew off calling - no pics! Bugger! Mega! Brief view in scope allowed streaked chest and long heavy beak to be noted. 0955hrs About five minutes after witnessing nine Cinereous Bulbul flying southeast, calling - I was walking towards the Ketam Quarry Lookout - I heard the distinctive call of Streaked Bulbuls (distinctive, because I had been playing it the previous day in a close by area! I was hoping, but not expecting, to bump in to this species considering the ongoing influx of the previously mentioned species). Anyway, looking roughly north I saw three bulbuls flying, I quickly tracked them in my 10 x 42 binoculars for a very short distance as they then landed in the crown of the tree with the thickest possible foliage. Fortunately, one was just visible in a small window. I trained my 25 x 85 telescope on the tiny window and could clearly see parts of a Streaked Bulbul...... I was attempting (but failed) to digi-scope an image - but all three quickly took flight, flew directly over my head and headed off southeast - calling as they went. Through the scope, the one individual was seen to shift position on its perch a couple of times, allowing clear views of its streaked breast, rather plain face, uniform upper parts, and impressive long beak.
Habitat/behaviour
I think they were newly arrived from Johor/Malaysia and actively migrating/irrupting. Paused briefly in the tree top, did not appear to feed - just paused and then set off again.
Viewing conditions
beautiful bright morning
Observer's experience
seen several times
Observer's experience w/similar species
very familiar with the bulbuls of Singapore, and many Olive-winged Bulbuls seen over this and the previous day.

RECOMMENDED CITATION

Bird Society of Singapore. (2021). Record 10010: Streaked Bulbul Ixos malaccensis. Retrieved March 29, 2024, from https://records.singaporebirds.com/record/10010/.

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