Gray-bellied Bulbul
Rubigula cyaniventris
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPycnonotidae (Bulbuls)
- GenusRubigula (Rubigula Bulbuls)
- SpeciesRubigula cyaniventris (Gray-bellied Bulbul)
About the Gray-bellied Bulbul
The grey-bellied bulbul (Ixodia cyaniventris) is a species of songbird in the bulbul family. It is found on the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
This species was previously placed in the large bulbul genus Pycnonotus, which was found to be polyphyletic in molecular phylogenetic studies, resulting in three species, including the grey-bellied bulbul, being moved to Ixodia. Some authorities use Ixidia for the genus name because Ixodia was thought to be preoccupied.
Two subspecies are recognized: I. c. cyaniventris - Blyth, 1842: Found on the Malay Peninsula and Sumatra I. c. paroticalis - (Sharpe, 1878): Originally described as a separate species. Found on Borneo Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Gray-bellied Bulbul in Danum Valley Conservation Area
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Khao Sok National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 2 | Danum Valley Conservation Area | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 3 | Taman Negara National Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 4 | Kerinci Seblat National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 5 | Sepilok | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 6 | Gunung Leuser National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 7 | Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 8 | Way Kambas National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 9 | Khao Luang National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Gray-bellied Bulbul in Danum Valley Conservation Area?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Gray-bellied Bulbul sighting in Danum Valley Conservation Area, based on 157 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Gray-bellied Bulbul in Danum Valley Conservation Area?
September has the highest sighting rate for Gray-bellied Bulbul in Danum Valley Conservation Area in our monthly data.