About the Hairy-backed Bulbul
The hairy-backed bulbul is a songbird species in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is the sole species contained within the monotypic genus Tricholestes. It is found on the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Bulbuls (Pycnonotidae) |
| Species | Tricholestes criniger |
| Species Codes | habbul1, HBBU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Hairy-backed Bulbul belong to?
The Hairy-backed Bulbul (Tricholestes criniger) belongs to the Bulbuls family (Pycnonotidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Hairy-backed Bulbul?
The hairy-backed bulbul is a songbird species in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is the sole species contained within the monotypic genus Tricholestes. It is found on the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests....
Where can I report a Hairy-backed Bulbul sighting?
You can log sightings of Hairy-backed Bulbul on eBird (ebird.org) using species code habbul1, or on iNaturalist.
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