The yellow-lored bristlebill or lesser bristlebill (Bleda notatus) is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae.

It is found in central Africa.

It is most often found at lower elevations.

[2] The yellow-lored bristlebill was originally described in the genus Trichophorus (a synonym for Criniger).

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