Black-and-white Bulbul vs Aceh Bulbul

Microtarsus melanoleucos compared with Pycnonotus snouckaerti

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Black-and-white Bulbul Aceh Bulbul
Scientific Name Microtarsus melanoleucos Pycnonotus snouckaerti
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Pycnonotidae Pycnonotidae
Conservation Status Near Threatened Endangered
Length
Wingspan 16.6 cm (6.5 in) 17.2 cm (6.8 in)
Weight 27.71666666666667 g (0.98 oz) 30.0 g (1.06 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- --
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Black-and-white Bulbul only

None

Aceh Bulbul only

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Black-and-white Bulbul

Endangered

Aceh Bulbul

About These Birds

Black-and-white Bulbul

The Black-and-white Bulbul is a near-threatened bulbul restricted to primary lowland rainforest on the Thai-Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo. It has striking black upperparts and white underparts contrasting with yellow vent. It forages in the forest canopy for fruits and insects and is threatened by lowland forest loss.

Aceh Bulbul

The Aceh Bulbul is an endangered bulbul weighing around 30g endemic to the Aceh region of northern Sumatra. It is threatened by rapid deforestation and ranks among the rarer bulbuls in Southeast Asia.

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