Yellow-vented Bulbul
A species of Typical Bulbuls Scientific name : Pycnonotus goiavier Genus : Typical Bulbuls
Yellow-vented Bulbul, A species of Typical Bulbuls
Botanical name: Pycnonotus goiavier
Genus: Typical Bulbuls
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Description
The eyebrow buzz (Pycnonotus goiavier), is a common songbird from the family of the buulbuuls. The eyebrow bulge is found in large parts of Southeast Asia and the Indian Archipelago.
Size
21 cm
Life Expectancy
5 years
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Yellow-vented Bulbul has a varied diet, eating berries, small fruits, and nectar, and will also nibble on young shoots. In addition to plant material, it consumes insects, displaying a flexible feeding behavior akin to opportunistic foraging.
Habitat
Yellow-vented Bulbul is commonly found in a variety of habitats that are typically in close proximity to human activity. These habitats include coastal scrubs, semi-open river banks, degraded mangroves, orchards, gardens, and urban areas like parks. Yellow-vented Bulbul adapts well to suburban settings and agricultural landscapes, including oil palm plantations. While it generally avoids dense forests, it can be found in forest gaps and degraded woodlands. Its presence spans across lowland regions and has been reported at elevations up to 2030 meters in some areas.
Dite type
Omnivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Behavior
The yellow-vented bulbul builds a well-camouflaged but fragile, loose, deep, cup-shaped nest from grass, leaves, roots, vine stems, and twigs. The nest is untidy on the outside, but it is neatly lined with plant fibers. It may be built in a wide range of places from low bushes to high trees. This is a species adapted to humans and may even nest in gardens.
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Bulbuls Genus
Typical Bulbuls Species
Yellow-vented Bulbul