Blue-wattled Bulbul
Microtarsus nieuwenhuisii
DDData Deficient Endemic to Indonesia
- Family
- Bulbuls (Pycnonotidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The blue-wattled bulbul (Microtarsus nieuwenhuisii) is a species of songbird in the bulbul family of passerine birds. The specific epithet commemorates Dutch explorer Anton Willem Nieuwenhuis. The bird is endemic to the islands of Borneo and Sumatra. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
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Range and habitat
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Blue-wattled bulbul
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
