The back, side, and lengthy tail are brown, the underside is pale yellow.

The species occurs in the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent and some adjoining areas.

[3] The Himalayan bulbul frequents forests and shrubland and also comes into gardens and parks.

The Himalayan bulbul feeds on insects and other small invertebrates, as well as berries, fruits, seeds, buds and nectar.

Nests are usually built in bushes or low branches, are cup-shaped, and made of stems, roots and twigs.