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Pycnonotus melanicterus

Photo by kctsang
Photo taken: Frasers' Hill, W. Malaysia

[edit] Identification

19cm. Long erectile crest, yellow iris and square-cut tail. Upperparts dark olive-yellow, underparts bright yellow. Head (including chin, throat and neck) are black.

[edit] Similar Species

Black-headed Bulbul which lacks the crest.

[edit] Distribution

India and southern China through S.E. Asia and the Greater Sundas.

[edit] Taxonomy

It has been split into 5 species:

• Pycnonotus melanicterus
• Pycnonotus montis
• Pycnonotus flaviventris
• Pycnonotus gularis
• Pycnonotus dispar

[edit] Habitat

Forest and dense scrub. Frequents the lower and middle storey.

[edit] Behaviour

Often seen in small parties in fruiting trees and shrubs with other bulbuls. Usually delivers its slurred song from low branches or telephone wires in bamboo groves and at hill stations.

[edit] Breeding

It builds its nest in a bush - 2-4 eggs are laid.

[edit] Diet

The diet includes fruit and insects.

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