
Seychelles Bulbul
Hypsipetes crassirostris Newton, E, 1867
80 gWeight
The Seychelles bulbul (Hypsipetes crassirostris) is a member of the bulbul family of passerine birds.
Busiest months: October–November · Most records: Seychelles
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: October–November · Most records: Seychelles
Seychelles Bulbul has been recorded at 10 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Vallée de Mai NRSeychelles192 records
- Veuve NRSeychelles127 records
- Anse VolbertSeychelles35 records
More places
- Beau Vallon BeachSeychelles30 records
- Grand AnseSeychelles26 records
- Cousin Island NRSeychelles18 records
- ArideSeychelles7 records
- Roche Caiman LagoonSeychelles6 records
- Bird IslandSeychelles4 records
- PicardSeychelles2 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 Seychelles bulbul (Hypsipetes crassirostris) is a member of the bulbul family of passerine birds. It is a common endemic species of the Seychelles, breeding on Mahé, Praslin, La Digue and Silhouette as well as some smaller islands.
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Questions
How big is the Seychelles Bulbul?
The Seychelles Bulbul weighs around 80 g.
Where does the Seychelles Bulbul live?
Its breeding range: Indian Ocean: Silhouette, Mahé, Praslin, La Digue and some satellites (Inner Islands, northeastern Seychelles). It is most often recorded in Seychelles.
When is the best time to see the Seychelles Bulbul?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October and November (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Seychelles Bulbul endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Seychelles Bulbul as Least Concern.
What does the Seychelles Bulbul eat?
Main food: Omnivore.
What family is the Seychelles Bulbul in?
It belongs to the family Bulbuls (Pycnonotidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Weight
- 80 g
- Habitat
- Woodland
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 135 mm
- Tail
- 109 mm
- Bill
- 30 mm
- Tarsus
- 27 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Indian Ocean: Silhouette, Mahé, Praslin, La Digue and some satellites (Inner Islands, northeastern Seychelles)
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Bulbuls Pycnonotidae
- Genus
- Hypsipetes
Other birds in the genus Hypsipetes
Nicobar BulbulHypsipetes nicobariensis
Philippine BulbulHypsipetes philippinus
Mindoro BulbulHypsipetes mindorensis
Streak-breasted BulbulHypsipetes siquijorensis
Seram Golden BulbulHypsipetes affinis
Sangihe Golden BulbulHypsipetes platenae
Togian Golden BulbulHypsipetes aureus
Banggai Golden BulbulHypsipetes harterti
Sula Golden BulbulHypsipetes longirostris
Halmahera Golden BulbulHypsipetes chloris
Obi Golden BulbulHypsipetes lucasi
Buru Golden BulbulHypsipetes mysticalis
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- EnglishSeychelles Bulbul
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