Chestnut Bulbul
A species of Puff-throated Bulbuls Scientific name : Hemixos castanonotus Genus : Puff-throated Bulbuls
Chestnut Bulbul, A species of Puff-throated Bulbuls
Botanical name: Hemixos castanonotus
Genus: Puff-throated Bulbuls
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Description General Info
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Description
The chestnut bulbul or chestnut-backed bulbul (Hemixos castanonotus) is a songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. The species was first described by Robert Swinhoe in 1870. It is found in southern China and northern Vietnam. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. 
Size
21 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Chestnut Bulbul consumes a varied diet, primarily of small berries, fruits, insects, and larvae. Chestnut Bulbul is adept at catching moths mid-flight and forages typically in boisterous flocks, which can number up to 35 when not breeding.
Habitat
The chestnut Bulbul is commonly found in broadleaf evergreen forests, including forest edges and areas of secondary growth. These birds inhabit hilly lowland regions and thrive in various vegetation types, from brushy ravines to low-stature montane woodlands, showing a preference for habitats that offer a mix of foliage density and openness.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Bulbuls Genus
Puff-throated Bulbuls Species
Chestnut Bulbul 
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