About the Black-and-white Bulbul
The black-and-white bulbul is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is found on the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Bulbuls (Pycnonotidae) |
| Species | Microtarsus melanoleucos |
| Species Codes | bawbul2, BAWB |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-and-white Bulbul belong to?
The Black-and-white Bulbul (Microtarsus melanoleucos) belongs to the Bulbuls family (Pycnonotidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Black-and-white Bulbul?
The Black-and-white Bulbul is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Black-and-white Bulbul?
The black-and-white bulbul is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is found on the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. It is threatened by habitat loss....
Where can I report a Black-and-white Bulbul sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-and-white Bulbul on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bawbul2, or on iNaturalist.
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