Mindoro Bulbul
NameMindoro Bulbul
Common NameMindoro Bulbul
Scientific NameHypsipetes mindorensis
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)23
Weight (g)47.5
Plumage DetailsThis bulbul has a dark greyish-brown crown and nape, contrasting with olive-brown upperparts. Its underparts are paler, often with a slightly streaked throat and a brownish wash on the flanks.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a variety of chirps, whistles, and chattering notes, typical of many bulbul species, often loud and varied.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Mindoro in the Philippines.
Identifying FeaturesDark greyish-brown cap, Olive-brown upperparts, Paler underparts, Endemic to Mindoro Island
Description
The Mindoro Bulbul is a medium-sized songbird endemic to the Philippines. It is characterized by its dark cap and olive-brown body, typically found foraging in the canopy and understory of forests.
