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Hypsipetes
__NOTOC__ ''Hypsipetes'' is a genus of bulbuls, songbirds in the family Pycnonotidae. Most of its species occur in tropical forests around the Indian Ocean. But while the genus is quite diverse in the Madagascar region at the western end of its range it does not reach the African mainland. Most ''Hypsipetes'' bulbuls are dark greyish birds with orange or red bills and feet. The feathers on top of the head are slightly elongated and usually black, and can be erected to form a short and wispy crest. Taxonomy and systematics The genus ''Hypsipetes'' was introduced in 1831 by the Irish zoologist Nicholas Aylward Vigors with ''Hypsipetes psaroides'' as the type species. This taxon is now a subspecies of the black bulbul ''Hypsipetes leucocephalus psaroides''. The genus name combines the Ancient Greek ''hupsi'' meaning "high" with ''petēs'' meaning "-flyer". Species The genus contains 26 species: * Nicobar bulbul, ''Hypsipetes nicobariensis'' (formerly placed in ''Ixos'') * Philip ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thapsinillas
__NOTOC__ ''Hypsipetes'' is a genus of bulbuls, songbirds in the family (biology), family Pycnonotidae. Most of its species occur in tropical forests around the Indian Ocean. But while the genus is quite diverse in the Madagascar region at the western end of its range it does not reach the African mainland. Most ''Hypsipetes'' bulbuls are dark greyish birds with orange or red bills and feet. The feathers on top of the head are slightly elongated and usually black, and can be erected to form a short and wispy crest. Taxonomy and systematics The genus ''Hypsipetes'' was introduced in 1831 by the Irish zoologist Nicholas Aylward Vigors with ''Hypsipetes psaroides'' as the type species. This taxon is now a subspecies of the black bulbul ''Hypsipetes leucocephalus psaroides''. The genus name combines the Ancient Greek ''hupsi'' meaning "high" with ''petēs'' meaning "-flyer". Species The genus contains 26 species: * Nicobar bulbul, ''Hypsipetes nicobariensis'' (formerly placed in ''I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anepsia
__NOTOC__ ''Hypsipetes'' is a genus of bulbuls, songbirds in the family Pycnonotidae. Most of its species occur in tropical forests around the Indian Ocean. But while the genus is quite diverse in the Madagascar region at the western end of its range it does not reach the African mainland. Most ''Hypsipetes'' bulbuls are dark greyish birds with orange or red bills and feet. The feathers on top of the head are slightly elongated and usually black, and can be erected to form a short and wispy crest. Taxonomy and systematics The genus ''Hypsipetes'' was introduced in 1831 by the Irish zoologist Nicholas Aylward Vigors with ''Hypsipetes psaroides'' as the type species. This taxon is now a subspecies of the black bulbul ''Hypsipetes leucocephalus psaroides''. The genus name combines the Ancient Greek ''hupsi'' meaning "high" with ''petēs'' meaning "-flyer". Species The genus contains 26 species: * Nicobar bulbul, ''Hypsipetes nicobariensis'' (formerly placed in ''Ixos'') * Philippin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Bulbul
The black bulbul (''Hypsipetes leucocephalus''), also known as the Himalayan black bulbul or Asian black bulbul, is a member of the bulbul family of passerine birds. It is found primarily in the Himalayas, its range stretching from Pakistan eastward to Southeast Asia. It is the type species of the genus '' Hypsipetes'', established by Nicholas Aylward Vigors in the early 1830s. There are a number of subspecies, mostly varying in the shade of the body plumage which ranges from grey to black, and some also occur in white-headed morphs, as also suggested by its specific epithet ''leucocephalus'', literally "white head". The legs and bill are always rich orange-red. Taxonomy and systematics The black bulbul was formally described in 1789 by the German naturalist Johann Friedrich Gmelin in his revised and expanded edition of Carl Linnaeus's ''Systema Naturae''. He placed it with the thrushes in the genus '' Turdus'' and coined the binomial name ''Turdus leucocephalus''. Gmelin base ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ixos
''Ixos'' is a genus of passerine birds in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. Taxonomy and systematics The genus ''Ixos'' was introduced in 1825 by the Dutch zoologist Coenraad Jacob Temminck to accommodate the Javan bulbul. The genus name is the Ancient Greek for "mistletoe". Some authorities have advocated a complete merger of the genus ''Ixos'' with ''Hypsipetes'' – and even the entire "''Hypsipetes'' group" of bulbuls, which also includes ''Hemixos'', ''Iole'' and '' Tricholestes''. Being the oldest genus name, ''Ixos'' would apply to all of them, rather than ''Hypsipetes'' as is often believed.Gregory (2000), Pasquet ''et al.'' (2001), Moyle & Marks (2006) This re-classification seems hardly appropriate however, since ''Alophoixus'' and '' Setornis'' cannot be excluded from the "''Hypsipetes'' group", and an all-out merge would turn the resultant "genus" ''Ixos'' into an ill-defined " wastebin taxon". The erroneous inclusion of ''I. virescens'' in ''Hypsipetes'' has c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Streak-breasted Bulbul
The streak-breasted bulbul (''Hypsipetes siquijorensis'') is a songbird species in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is endemic to the Philippines found in the Visayas on the islands of Tablas Island, Siquijor, Cebu and Romblon. This species is believed to be a species complex and its three subspecies are all distinct species namely the Cebu bulbul, Tablas bulbul and the Siquijor bulbul. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forest and tropical moist shrubland. It is currently an endangered species. If split into three species, the Cebu bulbul and Romblon bulbul are likely critically endangered. Thought extinct until its rediscovery on 1996, the Cebu bulbul in particular is especially at risk of extinction as unlike the other subspecies, is a forest specialist and cannot survive in scrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss and hunting. Description and taxonomy EBird describes the bird as "A medium-sized bird of foothill forest and edge as well as more open wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nicobar Bulbul
The Nicobar bulbul (''Hypsipetes nicobariensis'') is a songbird species in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is endemic to the Nicobar Islands. This species has sometimes been placed in the genus ''Ixos''. Taxonomy The Nicobar bulbul was formally described in 1854 by the English entomologist and ornithologist Frederic Moore under the current binomial name ''Hypsipetes nicobariensis''. This was a replacement name for ''Ixocincla virescens'' Blyth 1845 which was preoccupied in ''Hypsipetes'' by ''Ixos virescens'' Temminck, 1825, the Javan bulbul. The Nicobar bulbul was formerly usually placed in the genus ''Ixos'' but was moved to ''Hypsipetes'' based on a molecular phylogenetic study published in 2024. Description The Nicobar bulbul is a rather drab, nondescript species of about 20 cm in length and without a crest. Its wings, back and tail are dull dusky green; the face is lighter, and the throat and underside are yellowish-white. The most prominent feature is a sooty-brow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippine Bulbul
The Philippine bulbul (''Hypsipetes philippinus'') is a songbird species in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is endemic to the Philippines. Its natural habitats are tropical moist lowland forest and tropical moist montane forest. Description and taxonomy Ebird describes it as "A medium-sized bird of lowland and montane forest as well as more open wooded areas. Dark brown above with a pale belly, an orange-brown throat and chest with pale streaking, and a dark head with faint gray streaks. Bill fairly long and black. Similar to streak-breasted bulbul, but smaller, with a shorter bill, a grayish crown, and a warmer orange-brown throat and chest. Song consists of short, loud whistled phrases with a slightly metallic quality. Also gives downslurred squeals and chattering." The Philippine bulbul was originally described in the genus ''Turdus'' and later placed in the genus ''Ixos''. In 2010, it was re-classified to the genus ''Hypsipetes'' as it is very closely related to the typ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Camiguin Bulbul
The Camiguin bulbul (''Hypsipetes catarmanensis'') is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is endemic to the Philippines being only found on Camiguin. The Camiguin bulbul was formerly considered a subspecies of the yellowish bulbul (''Hypsipetes everetti''), but more recent studies have found it to be a distinct species. Description It is described as a large, brown bulbul with a yellowish tint. It is differentiated from the yellowish bulbul as it is generally darker and has drabber yellow coloration. Also has a larger bill. Ebird describes the song and its calls as "consists of a descending series of medium-pitched notes, jumping back to a higher note at the end. Also gives harsh grating calls and nasal screeches." It is differentiated from the formerly conspecific Yellowish bulbul by its darker plummage especially its crown. It also has significantly longer wings and a large bill. Both males and females are alike in shape and plummage but males are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yellowish Bulbul
The yellowish bulbul (''Hypsipetes everetti'') is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is endemic to the Philippines found only on East Visayas, Mindanao and the Sulu Archipelago. The birds of the Sulu archipelago are sometimes considered a separate species called the Sulu bulbul. This species is declining due to habitat loss. Description and taxonomy EBird describes it as "A medium-sized bird of lowland and foothill forest and edge. Fairly large for a bulbul. Two different-looking races occur. The widespread one is olive-brown above with a yellow belly and an orange-brown chest, throat, and cheek. Sulu birds have warm brown upperparts. Yellowish Bulbul is similar to Philippine Bulbul, but has a yellow rather than white belly. Song consists of a descending series of medium-pitched notes, jumping back to a higher note at the end. Also gives harsh grating calls and nasal screeches." The Camiguin bulbul (''H. catarmanensis'') of Camiguin Sur was formerly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seram Golden Bulbul
The Seram golden bulbul (''Hypsipetes affinis'') is a species of songbird in the family Pycnonotidae. It is endemic to the Moluccas. Until recently, it was considered conspecific with the northern golden bulbul and the Buru golden bulbul. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. Taxonomy and systematics The Seram golden bulbul was originally classified in the genus ''Criniger'', and has also been classified in the genera ''Hypsipetes'', ''Ixos'', and ''Alophoixus''. Alternate names for the Seram golden bulbul include the golden bulbul and Moluccan bulbul. Subspecies Two subspecies are currently recognized: * ''H. a. affinis'' - ( Hombron & Jacquinot, 1841): Found on Seram * Ambon golden bulbul (''H. a. flavicaudus'') - ( Bonaparte, 1850): Originally described as a separate species in the genus ''Trichophorus'' (a synonym for ''Criniger''). Found on Ambon Island Ambon Island is part of the Maluku Islands of Indonesia. The island has an area of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buru Golden Bulbul
The Buru golden bulbul (''Hypsipetes mysticalis'') is a species of songbird in the bulbul family. It is endemic to Buru Island. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. Taxonomy and systematics The Buru golden bulbul was originally classified in the genus ''Criniger'', and has also been classified in the genus ''Alophoixus ''Alophoixus'' is a genus of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae found in south-eastern Asia. Taxonomy and systematics Extant species Up to 2009, all the extant species of the genus ''Alophoixus'' were classified within the genus ''Cr ...''. Until recently, it was considered conspecific with the Seram golden bulbul and the northern golden bulbul. References *Rheindt, F.E., and R.O. Hutchinson. 2007. A photoshot odyssey through the confused avian taxonomy of Seram and Buru (southern Moluccas). BirdingASIA 7: 18–38. Hypsipetes Birds of Buru Birds described in 1863 {{Pycnonotidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
