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Pycnonotus atriceps

[edit] Identification

Size: 18 cm. Wedge-shaped tail with dull black subterminal band dignostic.

Common Morph: Mantle and breast olive-yellow; uppertail coverts and rest of the underparts bright yellow; head (including chin,throat and neck) glossy blue-black; primaries and primary coverts blackish-brown; iris blue.

Grey Morph: Breast, upper belly and collar pale grey.

Juvenile: Lacks the black head.

[edit] Distribution

Ranges from north-east India through S.E.Asia and the Greater Sundas to Palawan (Philippines.).

[edit] Taxonomy

It has been split into 2 species:

• Pycnonotus atriceps
• Pycnonotus fuscoflavescens

[edit] Habitat

Forests, forest edges and mangroves.

[edit] Behaviour

Frequents the lower and middle storey. Nomadic, with flocks dispersing over a wide area. Gathers in small noisy parties to feed in fruiting trees and shrubs.

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