Blue-wattled bulbul facts for kids
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The blue-wattled bulbul (also known as Brachypodius nieuwenhuisii) is a special type of songbird. It belongs to the bulbul family of passerine birds, which are birds that perch. This bird is named after a Dutch explorer, Anton Willem Nieuwenhuis. You can only find the blue-wattled bulbul on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra. It lives in warm, wet forests close to the ground.
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What is the Blue-Wattled Bulbul?
Scientists are still learning about the blue-wattled bulbul. It is so rarely seen that they are not sure if it is a unique species or a natural mix of other bulbul birds. Some scientists think it might be a mix between the black-headed bulbul and the grey-bellied bulbul.
Other Names for This Bird
The blue-wattled bulbul has a few other names. People sometimes call it the Malaysian wattled bulbul. Other names include Nieuwenhuis's bulbul and simply wattled bulbul.
Different Types of Blue-Wattled Bulbuls
Scientists have found two slightly different types, called subspecies, of the blue-wattled bulbul:
- B. n. inexspectatus - This type is found on the island of Sumatra.
- B. n. nieuwenhuisii - This type lives on the island of Borneo.
Where Does This Bird Live Now?
The blue-wattled bulbul is very hard to find. Scientists only know about it from two birds collected long ago, in 1900 and 1937. There have been only a few times that people have seen this bird in the wild.
Why is it So Rare?
One big reason this bird might be rare is habitat loss. This means that the forests where it lives are being cut down or changed. In 1992, five blue-wattled bulbuls were seen in a special protected area called Batu Apoi Forest Reserve. These sightings are important because they show the bird is still out there.
