The flame-throated bulbul (Rubigula gularis) is a member of the bulbul family and is the state bird of Goa.
It is found in the Western Ghats from southern Maharashtra and Goa southwards. It is a bird of forest that is only rarely seen at the edges of forests or inside coffee plantations.
They are olive-backed with yellow undersides, a triangular orange-red throat and a white iris that stands out against the contrasting black head. They are usually seen foraging in groups in the forest canopy along the streams and valleys for berries and small insects.
Shot In Coorg, Karnataka
July 2025
By Dr.Bishan Monnappa
