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Bornean Bulbul
Rubigula montis Sharpe, 1879
29 gWeight
The Bornean bulbul (Rubigula montis) is a member of the bulbul family of passerine birds.
Busiest months: July · Most records: Malaysia
Where and when it's recorded
Bornean Bulbul has been recorded at 16 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Crocker Range NP – Rafflesia Information CentreMalaysia341 records
- Ba'kelalan – Bario RoadMalaysia148 records
- Paya MagaMalaysia127 records
More places
- Borneo Jungle Girl CampMalaysia94 records
- Mount TrusmadiMalaysia83 records
- Ba'kelalanMalaysia61 records
- Crocker Range NP – Gunung Alab SubstationMalaysia39 records
- Danum Valley Borneo Rainforest LodgeMalaysia7 records
- Poring Hot SpringsMalaysia5 records
- Sepilok – Rainforest Discovery CenterMalaysia4 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The Bornean bulbul (Rubigula montis) is a member of the bulbul family of passerine birds. It is endemic to the island of Borneo.
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Questions
How big is the Bornean Bulbul?
The Bornean Bulbul weighs around 29 g.
Where does the Bornean Bulbul live?
Its breeding range: Oriental: montane Borneo. It is most often recorded in Malaysia.
When is the best time to see the Bornean Bulbul?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in July (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Bornean Bulbul endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Bornean Bulbul as Least Concern.
What does the Bornean Bulbul eat?
Main food: Fruit.
What family is the Bornean Bulbul in?
It belongs to the family Bulbuls (Pycnonotidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Weight
- 29 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Fruit
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 79 mm
- Tail
- 74 mm
- Bill
- 14 mm
- Tarsus
- 15 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Oriental: montane Borneo
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Bulbuls Pycnonotidae
- Genus
- Rubigula
Other birds in the genus Rubigula
Black-crested BulbulRubigula flaviventris
Flame-throated BulbulRubigula gularis
Black-capped BulbulRubigula melanictera
Ruby-throated BulbulRubigula dispar
Sombre GreenbulAndropadus importunus
Slender-billed GreenbulStelgidillas gracilirostris
Golden GreenbulCalyptocichla serinus
Black-collared BulbulNeolestes torquatus
Red-tailed BristlebillBleda syndactylus
Green-tailed BristlebillBleda eximius
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