About the Hook-billed Bulbul
The hook-billed bulbul is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is found in eastern Sumatra and Borneo, where its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical swamps. It is threatened by habitat loss. Alternate names for the hook-billed bulbul include the long hook-billed bulbul and long-billed bulbul.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Bulbuls (Pycnonotidae) |
| Species | Setornis criniger |
| Species Codes | hobbul1, HBBU |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Hook-billed Bulbul belong to?
The Hook-billed Bulbul (Setornis criniger) belongs to the Bulbuls family (Pycnonotidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Hook-billed Bulbul?
The Hook-billed Bulbul is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Hook-billed Bulbul?
The hook-billed bulbul is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is found in eastern Sumatra and Borneo, where its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical swamps. It is threatened by habitat loss. Alternate names for the hoo...
Where can I report a Hook-billed Bulbul sighting?
You can log sightings of Hook-billed Bulbul on eBird (ebird.org) using species code hobbul1, or on iNaturalist.
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