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Sooty-headed Bulbul

Pycnonotus aurigaster

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found across Asia (Indonesia, Singapore) and Europe (5 countries).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇸🇬 Singapore

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (동물)
Phylum
Chordata (척삭동물)
Class
Aves (새)
Order
Passeriformes (참새목)
Family
Pycnonotidae
Genus
Pycnonotus
Species
Pycnonotus aurigaster (Sooty-headed Bulbul)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese コシジロヒヨドリ
Chinese 白喉红臀鹎
Spanish Bulbul Ventridorado
French Bulbul cul-d'or
German Kotilangbülbül
Russian Золотобрюхий настоящий бюльбюль
Thai นกปรอดหัวสีเขม่า

Similar Species in Pycnonotus

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Ayeyarwady Bulbul
Pycnonotus blanfordi
Least Concern
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Black-capped Bulbul
Pycnonotus melanicterus
Not Evaluated
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Brown-breasted Bulbul
Pycnonotus xanthorrhous
Least Concern
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Common Bulbul
Pycnonotus barbatus
Least Concern
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Red-whiskered Bulbul
Pycnonotus jocosus
Least Concern
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Red-vented Bulbul
Pycnonotus cafer
Least Concern
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White-eared Bulbul
Pycnonotus leucotis
Least Concern
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Aceh Bulbul
Pycnonotus snouckaerti
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sooty-headed Bulbul?
The scientific name of Sooty-headed Bulbul is Pycnonotus aurigaster. It belongs to the genus Pycnonotus.
What is the conservation status of Sooty-headed Bulbul?
Sooty-headed Bulbul (Pycnonotus aurigaster) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Sooty-headed Bulbul live?
Sooty-headed Bulbul is found in Found across Asia (Indonesia, Singapore) and Europe (5 countries).. Countries include Belgium, France, Indonesia, Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, United Kingdom.
What family does Sooty-headed Bulbul belong to?
Sooty-headed Bulbul (Pycnonotus aurigaster) belongs to the genus Pycnonotus, which is part of the taxonomic family Pycnonotidae.
Is Sooty-headed Bulbul endangered?
No, Sooty-headed Bulbul (Pycnonotus aurigaster) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Sooty-headed Bulbul belong to?
Sooty-headed Bulbul (Pycnonotus aurigaster) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).
What are the closest relatives of Sooty-headed Bulbul?
The closest relatives of Sooty-headed Bulbul in the genus Pycnonotus include Aceh Bulbul, Ayeyarwady Bulbul, Black-capped Bulbul, Brown-breasted Bulbul, Common Bulbul.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Pycnonotus — 20 Species

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Aceh Bulbul
Pycnonotus snouckaerti
EN 🐾
Ayeyarwady Bulbul
Pycnonotus blanfordi
LC 🐾
Black-capped Bulbul
Pycnonotus melanicterus
NE 🐾
Brown-breasted Bulbul
Pycnonotus xanthorrhous
LC 🐾
Common Bulbul
Pycnonotus barbatus
LC 🐾
Red-whiskered Bulbul
Pycnonotus jocosus
LC 🐾
Red-vented Bulbul
Pycnonotus cafer
LC 🐾
White-eared Bulbul
Pycnonotus leucotis
LC 🐾
Himalayan Bulbul
Pycnonotus leucogenys
LC 🐾
Light-vented Bulbul
Pycnonotus sinensis
LC 🐾
Flavescent Bulbul
Pycnonotus flavescens
LC 🐾
Spot-necked Bulbul
Pycnonotus tympanistrigus
NT 🐾
White-browed Bulbul
Pycnonotus luteolus
LC 🐾
Olive-winged Bulbul
Pycnonotus plumosus
LC 🐾
Orange-spotted Bulbul
Pycnonotus bimaculatus
NT 🐾
Red-eyed Bulbul
Pycnonotus brunneus
LC
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Sooty-headed Bulbul
Pycnonotus aurigaster
LC
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Ashy-fronted Bulbul
Pycnonotus cinereifrons
LC 🐾
Straw-headed Bulbul
Pycnonotus zeylanicus
CR 🐾
Striated Bulbul
Pycnonotus striatus
NE
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