Alternative name: Ruby-throated Bulbul, however, that name is also used for Rubigula dispar
- Rubigula gularis
Pycnonotus gularis
Identification
19cm
- Very short erectile crest
- Orange-scarlet throat-patch
- Glossy black head
- Orange-yellow breast
- Bright olive tail, rounded, with small whitish corner-tips
Sexes similar
Distribution
Endemic to south-western India (western Karnataka to Kerala and Tamil Nadu)
Locally common
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species.
It was formerly included in Black-crested Bulbul.
Habitat
Evergreen foothill forest, thorny bamboo brakes, lantana thickets
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/
- Rasmussen, PC and JC Anderton. 2005. Birds of South Asia: The Ripley Guide. Barcelona: Lynx Edicions. ISBN 978-8487334672
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Flame-throated Bulbul. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 19 April 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Flame-throated_Bulbul
