Javan Bulbul
A species of Streaked Bulbuls Scientific name : Ixos virescens Genus : Streaked Bulbuls
Javan Bulbul, A species of Streaked Bulbuls
Botanical name: Ixos virescens
Genus: Streaked Bulbuls
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Photo By Wich'yanan Limparungpatthanakij
Description
The Sunda bulbul (Ixos virescens) is a songbird species in the bulbul family. It is the type species of the genus Ixos. It is endemic to Indonesia where it occurs on Sumatra and Java in its natural habitat of subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is not considered a threatened species by the IUCN.
Size
20 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Javan Bulbul is a generalist, consuming fruits (e.g., Ficus, Lantana camara) and invertebrates like orthopterans and spiders. Javan Bulbul forages alone or in groups, often joining mixed-species flocks in various forest strata.
Habitat
The javan Bulbul is predominantly found in evergreen forests, including forest edges and areas of secondary growth. They thrive in montane regions characterized by high-density, tall montane forest environments. These birds are adapted to the general forest conditions that are rich in vegetation across broader geographical regions of the Sunda Shelf, which includes a variety of montane and submontane areas.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Photo By Wich'yanan Limparungpatthanakij
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Bulbuls Genus
Streaked Bulbuls Species
Javan Bulbul