It is a common endemic species of the Seychelles, breeding on Mahé, Praslin, La Digue and Silhouette as well as some smaller islands.

The Seychelles bulbul is social, living in pairs, family groups or small flocks in forest and woodland from the sea to the granitic mountains.

It is defended against other bulbuls and potential predators with loud alarm calls, and even large intruders, including man, can be mobbed.

It builds a circular nest out of palm fibres, leaves, twigs and moss in a forked tree branch, usually 10 m or more above the ground.

[2] The species is omnivorous, taking fruit, flowers, eggs, and insects gleaned from foliage or hawked during short flights.