About the Straw-headed Bulbul
The straw-headed bulbul is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is found from the Malay Peninsula to Borneo. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical mangrove forest, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, arable land, plantations, and rural gardens. It is threatened by habitat loss and poaching from humans.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Bulbuls (Pycnonotidae) |
| Species | Pycnonotus zeylanicus |
| Species Codes | sthbul1, SHBU |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Straw-headed Bulbul belong to?
The Straw-headed Bulbul (Pycnonotus zeylanicus) belongs to the Bulbuls family (Pycnonotidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Straw-headed Bulbul?
The Straw-headed Bulbul is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Straw-headed Bulbul?
The straw-headed bulbul is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is found from the Malay Peninsula to Borneo. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical mangrove forest, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, arable land, p...
Where can I report a Straw-headed Bulbul sighting?
You can log sightings of Straw-headed Bulbul on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sthbul1, or on iNaturalist.
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