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- Rubigula montis
Pycnonotus montis
Identification
Distribution
Endemic to Borneo.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species.
It was formerly included in Black-crested Bulbul.
Habitat
Forest and dense scrub. Frequents the lower and middle storey.
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.
Breeding
It builds its nest in a bush; the clutch consisting of 2-4 eggs.
Diet
The diet includes fruit and insects.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, S. M. Billerman, T. A. Fredericks, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2019. The eBird/Clements Checklist of Birds of the World: v2019. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2025) Bornean Bulbul. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 20 January 2025 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Bornean_Bulbul