Black Bulbul
A species of Indian Ocean Bulbuls and Allies Scientific name : Hypsipetes leucocephalus Genus : Indian Ocean Bulbuls and Allies
Black Bulbul, A species of Indian Ocean Bulbuls and Allies
Botanical name: Hypsipetes leucocephalus
Genus: Indian Ocean Bulbuls and Allies
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Description
The black bulbul is 24–25 cm (9.4–9.8 in) in length, with a long tail. The body plumage ranges from slate grey to shimmering black, depending on the race. The beak, legs, and feet are all orange and the head has a black fluffy crest. Sexes are similar in plumage, but young birds lack the crest, have whitish underparts with a grey breast band, and have a brown tint to the upperparts. They have a black streak behind the eye and on the ear coverts. 
Size
24 - 25 cm
Colors
Black
White
Life Expectancy
13 years
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Black Bulbul primarily eat seeds, insects, and a variety of berries such as Celtis and Rosa. They sally for insects midair and feed on nectar from flowers like Salmalia. Commonly forage in small groups.
Habitat
Black Bulbul typically inhabits broad-leaved forests, including both evergreen and mixed deciduous forests, often in hilly regions. They are associated with oak and pine forests during the breeding season, generally preferring mid-montane zones ranging from 600 to 2100 meters, occasionally up to 3200 meters. They are known to venture into lower elevations, including gardens and cultural landscapes, during non-breeding seasons, sometimes descending to the plains or secondary growth areas due to climatic changes or in search of fruit.
Dite type
Frugivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Distribution Area
This bulbul is found in broad-leaved forests, cultivation and gardens mainly in hilly areas, but Himalayan populations are known to sometimes descend into the adjoining plains in winter.
Scientific Classification
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