Least ConcernOmnivoreWoodlandCup nestSmall · 33 g
About the Mountain Bulbul
The mountain bulbul is a songbird species in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is often placed in Hypsipetes, but seems to be closer to the type species of the genus Ixos, the Sunda bulbul. It is found in Southeast Asia and is not considered a threatened species by the IUCN. It is named after British East India Company Surgeon John McClelland.
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Where the Mountain Bulbul lives
Regular range
When to see the Mountain Bulbul
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Peak activity in February · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Streaked BulbulIxos malaccensisThe streaked bulbul, or green-backed bulbul, is a songbird species in the bulbul family (Pycnonotidae).
Javan BulbulIxos virescensThe Javan bulbul is a songbird species in the bulbul family.
Sumatran BulbulIxos sumatranusThe Sumatran bulbul is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae.
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