White-headed Bulbul
Hypsipetes thompsoni
About the White-headed Bulbul
The white-headed bulbul (Cerasophila thompsoni) is a songbird species in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae.
Key Facts
- Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the White-headed Bulbul?
The scientific name of the White-headed Bulbul is Hypsipetes thompsoni.
How many White-headed Bulbul sightings have been recorded?
98 observations of the White-headed Bulbul have been recorded on iNaturalist.
98
observations on iNaturalist
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