Moheli Bulbul (Hypsipetes moheliensis) | Text

Moheli Bulbul Hypsipetes moheliensis

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Justification

Justification of Red List category
This species is restricted to one small islands, on which its habitat is declining. Its population has been estimated to be very small and is thought to be declining in line with habitat loss. Therefore, this species is listed as Endangered.

Population justification
Despite being relatively common in its remaining habitat, its population has been estimated at <1,000 pairs (Safford 2013), and so is placed here in the range of 1,000-2,499 mature individuals.

Trend justification
This species is inferred to be declining as a result of habitat clearance (Safford 2013).

Distribution and population

Hypsipetes moheliensis is endemic to the island of Mohéli, Comoros.

Ecology

H. moheliensis is found in forest, as well as clearings and degraded areas on Mohéli, Comoros (Louette and Herremans 1985), with an Extent of Occurrence of only c.340 km2.

Threats

This species is inferred to be declining as a result of habitat clearance (Safford 2013).

Conservation actions

Conservation Actions Underway
The highlands of the island are currently unprotected, but proposals have been made to protect them by extending the Réserve Marine de Nioumachoua (Safford 2001). The Bristol Conservation and Science Foundation planned to carry out a feasibility study to expand its forest management project from Anjouan to Mohéli (H. Doulton in litt. 2010).

Conservation Actions Proposed
Carry out surveys to assess the current population size. Research the ecology of this species, to aid conservation plans. Create a reserve in the interior of the island to protect suitable habitat (Safford 2001). Develop an environmental education programme to increase local awareness.

Acknowledgements

Text account compilers
Butchart, S., Ekstrom, J. & Westrip, J.

Contributors
Doulton, H.

Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Species factsheet: Moheli Bulbul Hypsipetes moheliensis. Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/factsheet/moheli-bulbul-hypsipetes-moheliensis on 26/12/2024.
Recommended citation for factsheets for more than one species: BirdLife International (2024) IUCN Red List for birds. Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/search on 26/12/2024.