Bornean Bulbul (Rubigula montis)
About the Bornean Bulbul
The Bornean bulbul (Rubigula montis) is a member of the bulbul family of passerine birds. It is endemic to the island of Borneo. The Bornean bulbul was previously placed in genus Pycnonotus. This genus was found to be polyphyletic in recent molecular phylogenetic studies and five bulbul species, including the Bornean bulbul, moved to Rubigula. Until 2008, the Bornean bulbul was considered as conspecific with the black-capped, black-crested, ruby-throated and flame-throated bulbuls. Some authorities have considered the Bornean bulbul to be a subspecies of the black-capped bulbul. The Bornean bulbul has a black crest, yellow throat, and brownish eyes. This is a bird of forest and dense scrub. It builds its nest in a bush; two to four eggs are a typical clutch.
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We only publish recordings we may use commercially, because this site is supported by ads. xeno-canto lists 14 recordings for this species: 2 CC BY-NC-ND. None of them permits commercial use, so there is no player here — the page is kept as a profile so the bird is not missing from the guide.
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Listed as recorded in Indonesia, Malaysia in the xeno-canto catalogue.
Related species you can hear
- Flame-throated BulbulRubigula gularisrecording
This species has no recording here yet — these relatives do, so you can hear what the family sounds like.