About the Mountain Bulbul
The mountain bulbul is a songbird species in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is often placed in Hypsipetes, but seems to be closer to the type species of the genus Ixos, the Sunda bulbul. It is found in Southeast Asia and is not considered a threatened species by the IUCN. It is named after British East India Company Surgeon John McClelland.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Bulbuls (Pycnonotidae) |
| Species | Ixos mcclellandii |
| Species Codes | moubul2, MOBU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mountain Bulbul belong to?
The Mountain Bulbul (Ixos mcclellandii) belongs to the Bulbuls family (Pycnonotidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Mountain Bulbul?
The mountain bulbul is a songbird species in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is often placed in Hypsipetes, but seems to be closer to the type species of the genus Ixos, the Sunda bulbul. It is found in Southeast Asia and is not considered a threatened species by the IUCN. It is named after Brit...
Where can I report a Mountain Bulbul sighting?
You can log sightings of Mountain Bulbul on eBird (ebird.org) using species code moubul2, or on iNaturalist.
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