Chestnut Bulbul

Chestnut Bulbul

Hemixos castanonotus

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Pycnonotidae

About

The chestnut bulbul or chestnut-backed bulbul is a songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. The species was first described by Robert Swinhoe in 1870. It is found in southern China and northern Vietnam. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests; it primarily resides in the canopy.

Fun Fact

Formerly, some authorities classified the chestnut bulbul in the genus Hypsipetes and also as a subspecies of the ashy bulbul.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests; it primarily resides in the canopy.

Diet

Omnivore

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance