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Styan's Bulbul (Pycnonotus taivanus)

Styan's Bulbul

Pycnonotus taivanus

VU Vulnerable

High risk of extinction in the wild

Source: IUCN Red List

About the Styan's Bulbul

The Styan's bulbul (Pycnonotus taivanus, Chinese: 烏頭翁) is an endemic species of bulbul found in eastern and southern Taiwan. Though common in some areas, it has been listed as a species vulnerable to extinction. Its decline has been caused by habitat destruction and hybridisation with the closely related Chinese or light-vented bulbul. The two species' ranges overlap in several areas, partly because birds of the latter species have been released for Buddhist ceremonies. The species has...

Key Facts

  • Vulnerable - facing a high risk of extinction.

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Styan's Bulbul?

The scientific name of the Styan's Bulbul is Pycnonotus taivanus.

Is the Styan's Bulbul endangered?

The Styan's Bulbul is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

How many Styan's Bulbul sightings have been recorded?

2,935 observations of the Styan's Bulbul have been recorded on iNaturalist.

2,935 observations on iNaturalist
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