Red-eyed Bulbul
Pycnonotus brunneus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPycnonotidae (Bulbuls)
- GenusPycnonotus (Typical Bulbuls)
- SpeciesPycnonotus brunneus (Red-eyed Bulbul)
About the Red-eyed Bulbul
The Asian red-eyed bulbul (Pycnonotus brunneus) is a member of the bulbul family of passerine birds. It is found on the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Alternate names for the Asian red-eyed bulbul include the brown bulbul (also used for the common bulbul), red-eyed brown bulbul, and red-eyed bulbul (also used for the African red-eyed bulbul). Two subspecies are recognized:
P. b. brunneus - Blyth, 1845: Found from the Malay Peninsula to Sumatra and Borneo and nearby islands P. b. zapolius - Oberholser, 1917: Found on the Anambas Islands Red-eyed bulbul - Species text in The Atlas of Southern African Birds. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Red-eyed Bulbul in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary
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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 | Sepilok | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 3 | Danum Valley Conservation Area | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 4 | Bako National Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 5 | Khao Sok National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 6 | Gunung Leuser National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 7 | Taman Negara National Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 8 | Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 9 | Way Kambas National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 10 | Kinabalu Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 11 | Tanjung Puting National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 12 | Kerinci Seblat National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Red-eyed Bulbul in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Red-eyed Bulbul sighting in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary, based on 445 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Red-eyed Bulbul in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary?
July has the highest sighting rate for Red-eyed Bulbul in Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary in our monthly data.