Cebu bulbul
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| Cebu streak-breasted bulbul | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Pycnonotidae |
| Genus: | Hypsipetes |
| Species: | |
| Subspecies: | H. s. monticola |
| Trinomial name | |
| Hypsipetes siquijorensis monticola | |
The Cebu bulbul (Hypsipetes siquijorensis monticola) also known as the Cebu slaty-crowned bulbul or the Cebu streak-breasted bulbul is a subspecies of the streak-breasted bulbul. It is endemic to the Philippines found only on the island of Cebu where its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forest. Thought extinct until its rediscovery in 1996, it is threatened by habitat loss and hunting.[1] It is likely that this will eventually be split into a separate species and if so will become one of the most endangered species in the world.[2][3]
Relative to the Siquijor streak-breasted bulbul, this bird has a paler crown, a more rufous back, a cleaner throat and is slightly smaller. The Cebu bulbul is a forest specialist and does not tolerate scrub and clearings. Its call is described as a loud raucous screech followed by a short melodious whistle.[2][4]
It is typically encountered in singly or in pairs and is much more shy than the common Philippine bulbul.[5]
Ecology and behavior
Not much information of its diet in the wild. It is believed to feed on fruits and berries but diet has yet to be studied.
The Cebu subspecies has been recorded nesting in February.[6]
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