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Pycnonotus capensis

[edit] Identification

An all-brown bird, with a distinctive white eye-ring, and yellow vent. Size 19-21 cm,

The white eye-ring distinguishes this species from the similar Dark-capped Bulbul and Black-fronted Bulbul.

[edit] Distribution

Endemic to southern and south-western South Africa.

[edit] Taxonomy

Pycnonotus capensis is monotypic.

[edit] Habitat

This is a bird of coastal bush and fynbos of the Western and Eastern Cape . It is also found in exotic thickets, gardens and parks. The Cape Bulbul is usually seen in pairs or small groups. It is a conspicuous bird, which tends to sit at the top of a bush. As with other toppies they are active and noisy birds.

[edit] Behaviour

This species eats fruit, nectar and insects.

This species nests mainly in September to November. The nest is fairly rigid, thick walled and cup-shaped. It is situated inside the leafy foliage of a small tree or shrub.

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