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Malay Bullfinch

Malay Bullfinch

Malaysia
Status
Vulnerable

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
dense shrublands, forest understories, and open fields

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
berries, grains, crawling insects, and wild seeds

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
diurnal and crepuscular

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

COMMENTS: Only the adult male was described in the original description of waterstradti, although Hartert mentioned that a ‘‘ pair in moult’ ’ had been obtained. The second specimen was a female, collected at the same time and is the paratype: AMNH 714784. Hartert (1902 e: 577) included this form in his report on Waterstradt’s entire collection, and there he described the female.
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Malay Bullfinch is officially designated as Vulnerable. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to dense shrublands, forest understories, and open fields, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of berries, grains, crawling insects, and wild seeds. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a diurnal and crepuscular activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem. The species has a typical natural lifespan of approximately 8 years, allowing it to adapt and mature through structured generational cycles.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of Malay Bullfinch.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeMalaysia
Habitat Rangedense shrublands, forest understories, and open fields
Lifespan8 Yrs
StatusVulnerable
ScientificPyrrhula waterstradti
Registry Info
Lifespan8 years
KingdomAnimalia
FamilyFringillidae
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