Until 2010, it was considered to be a subspecies of the Philippine bulbul but others still maintain that this is just a sub-species.

Somewhat similar to Negros jungle-flycatcher and White-vented whistler but considerably bigger, with a longer bill and no white throat.

Song is a metallic up-and-down melody ending in a jumble.

"[3] It is adaptable to a wide range of habitats including primary and secondary forest, shrubby clearings and even cultivated areas (provided there's still some tree cover).

While there is no formal evaluation for the Visayan bulbul, its adaptability to multiple habitats make it an abundant bird.