Chestnut Bulbul
Hemixos castanonotus
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Bulbuls (Pycnonotidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The chestnut bulbul or chestnut-backed bulbul (Hemixos castanonotus) is a songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. The species was first described by Robert Swinhoe in 1870. It is found in southern China and northern Vietnam. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests; it primarily resides in the canopy.
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Range and habitat
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Chestnut 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.
