When bulbuls reign

 There were at least four and it was unusual, even more so as they were sniping in the air at and below eye-levels, among the low trees and shrubs.

The Black-headed Bulbuls out in force was a novel encounter as I've only ever come across a single or at most a pair so far, making them a boisterous flock for once.

Spoilt for choice, I was only too happy to be distracted and indecisive as to which one to target.

And it finally noticed me!

And amidst the flock, suddenly popped the Square-tailed Drongo-cuckoo that seemed to prefer the security of its higher perch.

Black beauty, almost, of a bulbul

 This is only my second sighting of the Black-headed Bulbul (Brachypodius melanocephalos) here.  This bird is more commonly seen in forested area and perhaps even dismissed by some as easy target.

However I find this one a gem, to be sighted in the bukit.  As before it came in a bird wave, announced its presence and then was gone.

I had thought there could be another by the way this fella was scanning but I too scanned, in vain.

A typical pose before it 'unloaded' and then was off.

An uncommon bulbul

 The Black-headed Bulbul (Brachypodius atriceps) is a resident bird of the bukit but unfortunately not so frequently sighted, wish that it is, would add more colours to the birds found here!

However its status is Least Concern in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (2016).

It's one that is normally found in the forest or forest edge.  I do love the striking rich lemonish-yellow plumage and distinct black head.

The other bulbul for which it could be mistaken is the black-crested bulbul, both with black head but the difference is the black crest of course, and this one has yellow under-part and greenish-olive upper-part, also considered a rare resident here.