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Black Bulbul (Hypsipetes leucocephalus)

Black Bulbul

Hypsipetes leucocephalus

About the Black Bulbul

The black bulbul (Hypsipetes leucocephalus), also known as the Himalayan black bulbul or Asian black bulbul, is a member of the bulbul family of passerine birds. It is found in southern Asia from India east to southern China. It is the type species of the genus Hypsipetes, established by Nicholas Aylward Vigors in the early 1830s. There are a number of subspecies, mostly varying in the shade of the body plumage which ranges from grey to...

Key Facts

  • Well-known species with 11,084 recorded observations.

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Black Bulbul?

The scientific name of the Black Bulbul is Hypsipetes leucocephalus.

How many Black Bulbul sightings have been recorded?

11,084 observations of the Black Bulbul have been recorded on iNaturalist.

11,084 observations on iNaturalist
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