Bare-faced Bulbul
Nok hualon
About the Bare-faced Bulbul
The bare-faced bulbul (Nok hualon) is a member of the bulbul family of passerine birds. It was newly described from central Laos in 2009. It is one of the very few Asian songbirds with a bald (featherless) face and is the first new species of bulbul to be described from Asia in almost a century.
Key Facts
- Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Bare-faced Bulbul?
The scientific name of the Bare-faced Bulbul is Nok hualon.
How many Bare-faced Bulbul sightings have been recorded?
28 observations of the Bare-faced Bulbul have been recorded on iNaturalist.
28
observations on iNaturalist
