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File:Hypsipetes borbonicus in the forest of Bélouve.JPG

Reunion Bulbul

Reunion Bulbul

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The Réunion Bulbul is a species endemic to Réunion Island in the Indian Ocean. It is a relatively large bulbul with a dark, slate-grey plumage and a distinctive shaggy appearance, adapted to the island's unique ecosystems.
Where to spot
Endemic to Réunion Island in the Indian Ocean, found in forests, woodlands, and humid evergreen habitats, primarily at higher altitudes.
How to spot
Look in dense forest canopies and mid-story. Its dark plumage can make it hard to spot, so listen for its deep, varied calls to locate it.
When to spot
Year-round, as it is a non-migratory resident species.
File:Hypsipetes borbonicus in the forest of Bélouve.JPG
File:Hypsipetes borbonicus in the forest of Bélouve (cropped).JPG
File:Hypsipetes borbonicus réunion.jpg
File:Hypsipetes borbonicus in the forest of Bélouve.JPG
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Hypsipetes borbonicus in the forest of Bélouve (cropped).JPG
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Hypsipetes borbonicus réunion.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This bulbul is a significant frugivore on Réunion, playing a crucial role in the dispersal of native plant seeds and the health of the island's unique flora.
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