Spectacled Bulbul
Rubigula erythropthalmos
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPycnonotidae (Bulbuls)
- GenusRubigula (Rubigula Bulbuls)
- SpeciesRubigula erythropthalmos (Spectacled Bulbul)
About the Spectacled Bulbul
The spectacled bulbul (Rubigula erythropthalmos), also known as the lesser brown bulbul, is a member of the bulbul family of passerine birds. It is found on the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo. The spectacled bulbul was originally described in the genus Ixos. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Spectacled Bulbul in Kinabalu Park
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Pycnonotus goiavier
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Alophoixus bres
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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 Luang National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 2 | Danum Valley Conservation Area | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 3 | Khao Sok National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 4 | Sepilok | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 5 | Gunung Leuser National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 6 | Taman Negara National Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 7 | Way Kambas National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 8 | Kinabalu Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 9 | Kerinci Seblat National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 10 | Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 11 | Bako National Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 12 | Kaeng Krachan National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Spectacled Bulbul in Kinabalu Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Spectacled Bulbul sighting in Kinabalu Park, based on 163 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Spectacled Bulbul in Kinabalu Park?
May has the highest sighting rate for Spectacled Bulbul in Kinabalu Park in our monthly data.