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Olive Bulbul Iole viridescens viridescens   - Adult
Olive Bulbul
Photographer : © Martjan Lammertink
Location :Alaungdaw Kathapa National Park, (northwest) central Myanmar
Date : 19 September 2006
English synonyms:Blyth's Olive Bulbul, Viridescent Bulbul
Bird Family :Pycnonotidae - Asian Bulbuls, Finchbills & Malia
Bird Group :PASSERIFORMES
Red Data Status :Least Concern
Remarks :The bulbul gave the characteristic nasal 'keyow' call of Olive Bulbul, so that, combined with range, helped identify the bird. It is quite common in the park. Its ID was also confirmed by Thet Zaw Naing of the Myanmar Bird and Nature Society, a highly experienced Myanmar birder. - ML