Anderson's Bulbul
Pycnonotus xanthorrhous
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPycnonotidae (Bulbuls)
- GenusPycnonotus (Typical Bulbuls)
- SpeciesPycnonotus xanthorrhous (Anderson's Bulbul)
About the Anderson's Bulbul
The brown-breasted bulbul (Pycnonotus xanthorrhous) is a songbird in the family Pycnonotidae. The species was first described by John Anderson in 1869.It is found in south-eastern Asia from central and southern China to Myanmar and northern Thailand.
Alternate names for the brown-breasted bulbul include Anderson's bulbul and yellow-vented bulbul (not to be confused with the species of the same name, Pycnonotus goiavier). Two subspecies are recognized: P. x. xanthorrhous - Anderson, 1869: Found from south-western China and northern Myanmar to northern Indochina
P. x. andersoni - (R. Swinhoe, 1870): Originally described as a separate species in the genus Ixos. Found in central and southern China It eats fruit, including Camellia japonica. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Anderson's Bulbul in Jiuzhaigou National Park
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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 | Jiuzhaigou National Park | 🇨🇳 China | |
| 2 | Doi Inthanon National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Anderson's Bulbul in Jiuzhaigou National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Anderson's Bulbul sighting in Jiuzhaigou National Park, based on 23 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Anderson's Bulbul in Jiuzhaigou National Park?
April has the highest sighting rate for Anderson's Bulbul in Jiuzhaigou National Park in our monthly data.