Striated Bulbul
A species of Typical Bulbuls Scientific name : Alcurus striatus Genus : Typical Bulbuls
Striated Bulbul, A species of Typical Bulbuls
Botanical name: Alcurus striatus
Genus: Typical Bulbuls
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Description
The striated bulbul (Alcurus striatus) is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is found from the eastern Himalayas to northern Vietnam. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Size
23 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Striated Bulbul primarily feeds on berries and insects, commonly foraging in treetops and dense foliage, sometimes catching prey in brief flights. Often forages alone or in pairs, occasionally forming small groups.
Habitat
The habitat of striated Bulbul primarily includes lower-stature broadleaf evergreen forests, semi-deciduous forests, and moist forests characterized by oak and rhododendron species, as well as those dominated by Bucklandia and Lauraceae families. These birds are most frequently found in areas with tall trees and are known to emerge at forest edges but remain close to substantial arboreal cover.
Dite type
Herbivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Rofikul Islam
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Bulbuls Genus
Typical Bulbuls Species
Striated Bulbul