Striated bulbul facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Striated bulbul |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Pycnonotidae |
| Genus: | Alcurus Blyth, 1843 |
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A. striatus
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| Alcurus striatus (Blyth, 1842)
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The striated bulbul (scientific name: Alcurus striatus) is a type of songbird. It belongs to the bulbul family, called Pycnonotidae. This bird is the only species in its group, known as the Alcurus genus.
You can find the striated bulbul living in areas from the eastern Himalayas all the way to northern Vietnam. It naturally lives in warm, wet montane forests, which are forests found in mountainous regions.
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About the Striated Bulbul
The striated bulbul is known for its unique look. It has stripes, which is how it got its name "striated." These birds are part of a large family of birds called bulbuls. Bulbuls are common in Asia and Africa.
Striated bulbuls are usually found in forests that are high up in the mountains. They prefer places where it's moist and warm. These birds play a role in their forest homes. They help spread seeds and control insect populations.
Where It Lives
The striated bulbul lives across a wide area in Asia. Its home stretches from the eastern parts of the Himalayas mountain range. You can find them in countries like India and Myanmar.
They also live further east, into southern China and northern Indochina. This includes countries such as Vietnam. These birds like forests that are tropical or subtropical. They prefer areas that get a lot of rain.
Naming and Types
How the Striated Bulbul Got Its Name
The striated bulbul was first described by a scientist named Edward Blyth in 1842. When it was first named, it was placed in a different group of birds. Over time, scientists studied it more closely.
They moved it to different groups, or "genera," as they learned more about it. Finally, it was placed in its own genus, Alcurus. Sometimes, people call it by other names. These include the "striated green bulbul" or just the "striped bulbul."
Different Subspecies
Within the striated bulbul species, there are three main types. These are called subspecies. A subspecies is a group of animals within a species that has small differences. They often live in different areas.
The three recognized subspecies are:
- A. s. striatus: This type lives in the eastern Himalayas. You can also find it in northeastern India, southern China, and western Myanmar.
- A. s. arctus: This subspecies is found in the Mishmi Hills. These hills are located in northeastern India.
- A. s. paulus: This type lives in eastern Myanmar. It is also found in southern China and northern Indochina.
Images for kids
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A striated bulbul in Khangchendzonga National Park, East Sikkim, India.
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A striated bulbul near the Thai/Myanmar Border. This photo was taken in Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
 | Audre Lorde |
 | John Berry Meachum |
 | Ferdinand Lee Barnett |
