About the Blue-wattled Bulbul
The blue-wattled bulbul is a species of songbird in the bulbul family of passerine birds. The specific epithet commemorates Dutch explorer Anton Willem Nieuwenhuis. The bird is endemic to the islands of Borneo and Sumatra. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Bulbuls (Pycnonotidae) |
| Species | Microtarsus nieuwenhuisii |
| Species Codes | blwbul1, BWBU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue-wattled Bulbul belong to?
The Blue-wattled Bulbul (Microtarsus nieuwenhuisii) belongs to the Bulbuls family (Pycnonotidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Blue-wattled Bulbul?
The blue-wattled bulbul is a species of songbird in the bulbul family of passerine birds. The specific epithet commemorates Dutch explorer Anton Willem Nieuwenhuis. The bird is endemic to the islands of Borneo and Sumatra. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests....
Where can I report a Blue-wattled Bulbul sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue-wattled Bulbul on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blwbul1, or on iNaturalist.
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