Anomaly No tail Yellow-vented Bulbul Malaysia

Tailless 

 I found this unique tailless bulbul in my backyard

A Yellow-vented Bulbul in Malaysia with a missing tail is a rare anomaly, likely due to injury, disease, or developmental issues. The Yellow-vented Bulbul is a common bird in Malaysian parks, gardens, and other open habitats, so seeing one without a tail is unusual. 

Here's a more detailed explanation:

Yellow-vented Bulbul:

This bird is a common and widespread species in Malaysia, known for its cheerful personality and bubbly calls. 

Anomaly:

A missing tail is a significant deviation from the normal appearance of the Yellow-vented Bulbul.

Doing normal activity despite the handicap

Fly normal

Perched at the front-gate.  ?sub-adult

Possible Causes:

Injury: The tail feathers could have been lost due to a physical injury, like a collision with a branch or being attacked by a predator.  (unlikely, as there is no known predator for this bird, and the tail is torn or ragerred . Just missing.

Disease or Infection: Certain diseases or parasitic infestations can affect feather growth or cause feather loss. (this bird look healthy)

Developmental Issues: In some cases, genetic mutation developmental problems during the bird's juvenile stage could result in a missing or incomplete tail.  (this is more likely the cause)

Observation and Reporting:

If you encounter a Yellow-vented Bulbul with a missing tail, it's a good idea to observe its behavior and see if it's struggling or if other birds are harassing it. You could also consider reporting your sighting to local bird organizations or conservation groups for further investigation

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