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Spot-necked Bulbul (Pycnonotus tympanistrigus)

Spot-necked Bulbul

Pycnonotus tympanistrigus

NT Near Threatened

Close to qualifying as threatened

Source: IUCN Red List

About the Spot-necked Bulbul

The spot-necked bulbul (Pycnonotus tympanistrigus) is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is found in Sumatra. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. The spot-necked bulbul was originally described in the genus Ixos. Alternate names for the spot-necked bulbul include the olive-crowned bulbul, olive-necked bulbul and small white-streaked bulbul.

Key Facts

  • Near threatened - close to being at risk.
  • Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Spot-necked Bulbul?

The scientific name of the Spot-necked Bulbul is Pycnonotus tympanistrigus.

Is the Spot-necked Bulbul endangered?

The Spot-necked Bulbul is classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

How many Spot-necked Bulbul sightings have been recorded?

33 observations of the Spot-necked Bulbul have been recorded on iNaturalist.

33 observations on iNaturalist
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