Zamboanga Bulbul
NameZamboanga Bulbul
Common NameZamboanga Bulbul
Scientific NameHypsipetes rufigularis
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)26
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dull olive-brown to grayish-brown, contrasting with paler, often whitish or pale grayish underparts. Some individuals may show a rufous wash on the throat.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of harsh, chattering notes and whistles.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Zamboanga Peninsula of Mindanao and Basilan Island in the southern Philippines.
Identifying Featuresplain olive-brown plumage, paler underparts, endemic to Zamboanga Peninsula and Basilan, forest habitat
Description
A medium-sized bulbul endemic to the southern Philippines, characterized by its rather plain olive-brown plumage. It typically forages in the canopy and subcanopy of forests, feeding on fruits and insects.
