About the Square-tailed Bulbul
The square-tailed bulbul is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is found in south-western India and Sri Lanka. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It was previously classified as a subspecies of the black bulbul.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Bulbuls (Pycnonotidae) |
| Species | Hypsipetes ganeesa |
| Species Codes | sqtbul1, STBU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Square-tailed Bulbul belong to?
The Square-tailed Bulbul (Hypsipetes ganeesa) belongs to the Bulbuls family (Pycnonotidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Square-tailed Bulbul?
The square-tailed bulbul is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is found in south-western India and Sri Lanka. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It was previously classified as a subspecies of the black bulbul....
Where can I report a Square-tailed Bulbul sighting?
You can log sightings of Square-tailed Bulbul on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sqtbul1, or on iNaturalist.
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