Reunion Bulbul

The Réunion Bulbul , also known as Olivaceous Bulbul, is a passerine endemic to Réunion. Formerly, the Mauritius Bulbul was included here as subspecies olivaceus, but nowadays H. borbonicus is considered monotypic.

The Reunion Bulbul is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

* Reunion Bulbul, Hypsipetes borbonicus : The Réunion Bulbul (Hypsipetes borbonicus), also known as Olivaceous Bulbul is a passerine endemic to Réunion. Contents. It looks similar to the Mauritius Bulbul but with 22 cm it is slightly smaller. It is ashy gray with a blackish crest. The iris is conspicuous white. More

cuckoo-shrike, Reunion bulbul, Reunion stonechat, Reunion grey white-eye and Reunion olive white-eye quite easily. Only the cuckoo-shrike is rare. Also often spotted are Mascarene swiftlet and Mascarene paradise flycatcher, both of which are more plentiful here than on Mauritius. And keep a lookout for the attractive Reunion harrier, which is also present in Madagascar.It is the only raptor found in Reunion, where it is quite widespread. Seeing Reunion`s sought-after resident seabirds, is somewhat more difficult. More

White-eye, Reunion Olive White-eye, Reunion Bulbul and Reunion Harrier. Overnight Juliette Dodu (FB), St Denis. May 15 : We will return to Reunion later on this trip but for today it is an early flight to the island of Mauritius. We are met and transferred to our hotel. Later an excursiuon to look for some of the birds of Mauritius. Overnight Indian Resort (FB). May 16 : Today we have a full today exploring the island visiting Black River Gorge. More