Bird · GBIF taxon 7342036
Philippine Bulbul
Hypsipetes philippinusThe Philippine Bulbul is a medium-sized endemic songbird with an olive-brown back, pale streaked underparts, and a slightly crested head. Pairs and small groups forage through forest edges and secondary growth for fruits, insects, and nectar.
Philippine EndemicForest SongbirdMixed Diet
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Beetles
- Caterpillars
- Spiders
Predators
- Raptors
- Tree snakes
- Feral cats
ThreatsForest clearance, fragmentation, pesticide use, and trapping
HabitatsLowland and montane forest, secondary growth, forest edge, gardens, and plantations
Life spanProbably 5 to 10 years; detailed wild records are limited
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyPycnonotidae
- SpeciesHypsipetes philippinus
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Watch quietly from paths and avoid approaching active nests in dense vegetation.
Responsible observation
- Voice: Listen for varied whistles and chattering calls from forest edges.
- Shape: Note the modest crest and medium-length tail.
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