About the Moheli Bulbul
The Moheli bulbul is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is endemic to the Indian Ocean island of Mohéli. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. Until 2011, it was classified as a subspecies of the Grand Comoro bulbul. It is also considered a sister species to the Seychelles bulbul.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Bulbuls (Pycnonotidae) |
| Species | Hypsipetes moheliensis |
| Species Codes | mohbul1, MOBU |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Moheli Bulbul belong to?
The Moheli Bulbul (Hypsipetes moheliensis) belongs to the Bulbuls family (Pycnonotidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Moheli Bulbul?
The Moheli Bulbul is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Moheli Bulbul?
The Moheli bulbul is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is endemic to the Indian Ocean island of Mohéli. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. Until 2011, it was classified as a subspecies of the Grand Comoro bulbul. It is also considered a s...
Where can I report a Moheli Bulbul sighting?
You can log sightings of Moheli Bulbul on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mohbul1, or on iNaturalist.
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