About the Puff-backed Bulbul
The puff-backed bulbul is a species of songbird in the family Pycnonotidae. It is found on the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo. Alternate names for the puff-backed bulbul include the crested brown bulbul and puff-backed brown bulbul. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Bulbuls (Pycnonotidae) |
| Species | Microtarsus eutilotus |
| Species Codes | pubbul1, PBBU |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Puff-backed Bulbul belong to?
The Puff-backed Bulbul (Microtarsus eutilotus) belongs to the Bulbuls family (Pycnonotidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Puff-backed Bulbul?
The Puff-backed Bulbul is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Puff-backed Bulbul?
The puff-backed bulbul is a species of songbird in the family Pycnonotidae. It is found on the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo. Alternate names for the puff-backed bulbul include the crested brown bulbul and puff-backed brown bulbul. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland f...
Where can I report a Puff-backed Bulbul sighting?
You can log sightings of Puff-backed Bulbul on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pubbul1, or on iNaturalist.
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