Sooty-headed Bulbul
A species of Typical Bulbuls Scientific name : Pycnonotus aurigaster Genus : Typical Bulbuls
Sooty-headed Bulbul, A species of Typical Bulbuls
Botanical name: Pycnonotus aurigaster
Genus: Typical Bulbuls
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Description General Info
Photo By Lip Kee , used under CC-BY-SA-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
Description
The sooty-headed bulbul (Pycnonotus aurigaster) is a species of songbird in the Bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is found in south-eastern Asia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Size
21 cm
Colors
Brown
Black
Yellow
Gold
Gray
White
Feeding Habits
Sooty-headed Bulbul primarily feeds on insects, small vertebrates, fruits, nectar, and seeds. They forage in bushes and trees and may occasionally glean insects from the ground, showcasing opportunistic and versatile feeding behaviors. Sooty-headed Bulbul has an adaptability to a wide range of food sources, including a preference for specific fruits when available.
Habitat
Sooty-headed Bulbul's habitat spans across a variety of environments, typically favoring subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. These birds are adaptable to both natural and modified landscapes, including scrublands, second growth forests, and grassy areas. They can often be found in forest clearings, wooded hillsides with sparse vegetation, and even urban settings such as towns and gardens. Their preference for thinly wooded areas occasionally leads them to dry agricultural lands, especially in regions with scattered pine trees. While primarily residents of lowland areas, sooty-headed Bulbul have been known to venture up to elevations as high as 1830 meters.
Dite type
Omnivorous
General Info
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Photo By Lip Kee , used under CC-BY-SA-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Bulbuls Genus
Typical Bulbuls Species
Sooty-headed Bulbul