About the Chestnut Bulbul
The chestnut bulbul or chestnut-backed bulbul is a songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. The species was first described by Robert Swinhoe in 1870. It is found in southern China and northern Vietnam. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests; it primarily resides in the canopy.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Bulbuls (Pycnonotidae) |
| Species | Hemixos castanonotus |
| Species Codes | chebul1, CHBU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chestnut Bulbul belong to?
The Chestnut Bulbul (Hemixos castanonotus) belongs to the Bulbuls family (Pycnonotidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Chestnut Bulbul?
The chestnut bulbul or chestnut-backed bulbul is a songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. The species was first described by Robert Swinhoe in 1870. It is found in southern China and northern Vietnam. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests; it primarily resides in...
Where can I report a Chestnut Bulbul sighting?
You can log sightings of Chestnut Bulbul on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chebul1, or on iNaturalist.
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