Mauritius Bulbul

Hypsipetes olivaceus

Vulnerable · IUCN Red List

VUVulnerableEndemicOmnivoreForestCup nestMedium · 75 g

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The Mauritius bulbul can reach a size up to 24 cm (9.4 in). It is characterized by bright yellow-brown eyes, pink legs, and an orange to yellow-hued bill. Its plumage is generally greyish contrasted with a black crest. The plumage of the juveniles is pale brown. Their bill is blackish.

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When to see the Mauritius Bulbul

One bar for each month. Filled bars are the 11 months with records; pale bars are months with none. The wide bar is November, the month with the most records.

Where to see the Mauritius Bulbul

Regular range

The map shades 1 country with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.

About the Mauritius Bulbul

The Mauritius bulbul, is a songbird belonging to the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is endemic to Mauritius.

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