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Blue-wattled Bulbul

Microtarsus nieuwenhuisii

Blue-wattled Bulbul (Microtarsus nieuwenhuisii) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South & Southeast Asia.

The Blue-wattled Bulbul (Microtarsus nieuwenhuisii) is a member of the Pycnonotidae family found in South & Southeast Asia.

We’re still expanding this profile. Verified detail — diet, behaviour, identification and more — is added as our editors and reviewers complete it.

Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Passeriformes
  3. Family Pycnonotidae Bulbuls
  4. Genus Microtarsus
  5. Species nieuwenhuisii

Where it lives

Sumatra and Borneo

Quick facts

Family
Pycnonotidae
Order
Passeriformes

Biology & behaviour

The Blue-wattled Bulbul (Microtarsus nieuwenhuisii) is a species of bird in the family Bulbuls (Pycnonotidae), part of the order Passeriformes. It is found across South & Southeast Asia. Its breeding range covers OR Sumatra and Borneo.

This profile is being expanded. We’re adding identification tips, calls, behaviour and conservation notes for the Blue-wattled Bulbul — one of the world’s many fascinating songbirds & perching birds. Spotted one? You can log it to your life list and share your photos with the flock.

Conservation

Not Evaluated

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