The Obi golden bulbul is a species of passerine bird in the bulbul family Pycnonotidae. It is found in Obi in Indonesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Region
North Maluku (Maluku Islands), Indonesia
Typical Environment
Restricted to Obi Island, where it occupies subtropical and tropical moist lowland forests. It is most common in evergreen primary forest but also uses secondary growth, forest edges, and selectively logged areas. Birds often forage in the mid to upper canopy, visiting fruiting trees and vine tangles. It may occur locally in riparian corridors and along ridgelines where fruit resources are concentrated.
Altitude Range
Sea level to 1000 m
Climate Zone
Tropical
Ease of Keeping
Beginner friendly: 1/5
A member of the bulbul family (Pycnonotidae), the Obi golden bulbul was formerly lumped within a wider 'golden bulbul' complex before being recognized as a distinct island endemic. It inhabits Obi Island in Indonesia, where it frequents fruiting trees and helps disperse seeds. The species tolerates lightly disturbed and secondary forest but is most numerous in intact lowland rainforest.
Temperament
social and active
Flight Pattern
short rapid wingbeats between perches
Social Behavior
Typically seen in pairs or small family groups and often joins mixed-species flocks when foraging. Likely monogamous with cup-shaped nests placed in shrubs or small trees. Both sexes probably share in parental care, as in many bulbuls.
Migratory Pattern
Resident
Song Description
A series of clear, fluty whistles interspersed with soft chattering notes. Phrases are repeated in short bursts, most prominently at dawn and early morning.
