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Yellow-wattled Bulbul
- Scientific name
- Microtarsus urostictus
- Family
- Pycnonotidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Shrubland
- Wing shape
- Rounded
- Tail shape
- Rounded
Where it came from
The Yellow-wattled Bulbul, or Microtarsus urostictus, is a passerine bird endemic to the Philippines, inhabiting the tropical moist lowland forests of Luzon, Marinduque, and Catanduanes. Classified within the family Pycnonotidae, the species occupies a distinct ecological niche characterized by dense forest vegetation where its diet consists primarily of small fruits and insects.
The species was formally described by ornithologist Tommaso Salvadori in 1870. Its morphology is defined by its characteristic rounded wing and tail shapes, which are adapted for maneuverability within the forest understory. While common within its limited range, it remains a subject of study for ornithologists interested in the biodiversity and evolutionary history of Philippine avian fauna.
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