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;[[:Category:Pycnonotus|Pycnonotus]] atriceps | ;[[:Category:Pycnonotus|Pycnonotus]] atriceps | ||
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==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
Size: 18 cm. Wedge-shaped tail with dull black subterminal band dignostic. | Size: 18 cm. Wedge-shaped tail with dull black subterminal band dignostic. | ||
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*''P. a. atriceps'': | *''P. a. atriceps'': | ||
:*North-eastern [[India]] to south-western [[China]], south-eastern [[Asia]]: [[Bali]], [[Borneo]] and Palawan | :*North-eastern [[India]] to south-western [[China]], south-eastern [[Asia]]: [[Bali]], [[Borneo]] and Palawan | ||
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*''P. a. hyperemnus'': | *''P. a. hyperemnus'': | ||
:*[[Sumatra]], Simeulue, Nias, Mentawai, Bangka and Belitung islands | :*[[Sumatra]], Simeulue, Nias, Mentawai, Bangka and Belitung islands | ||
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==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
Broadleaved and riverine forests, forest edges and mangroves. Also in open country. | Broadleaved and riverine forests, forest edges and mangroves. Also in open country. | ||
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Frequents the lower and middle storey. Nomadic, with flocks dispersing over a wide area. Gathers in small noisy parties to feed in fruiting trees and shrubs. | Frequents the lower and middle storey. Nomadic, with flocks dispersing over a wide area. Gathers in small noisy parties to feed in fruiting trees and shrubs. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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#BF Member observations | #BF Member observations | ||
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Revision as of 14:51, 3 September 2011
- Pycnonotus atriceps
Identification
Size: 18 cm. Wedge-shaped tail with dull black subterminal band dignostic.
Common Morph: Mantle and breast olive-yellow; uppertail coverts and rest of the underparts bright yellow; head (including chin,throat and neck) glossy blue-black; primaries and primary coverts blackish-brown; iris blue.
Grey Morph: Breast, upper belly and collar pale grey.
Juvenile: Lacks the black head.
Distribution
Ranges from north-east India through S.E.Asia and the Greater Sundas to Palawan (Philippines.).
Taxonomy
Subspecies[1]
- P. a. atriceps:
- P. a. hyperemnus:
- Sumatra, Simeulue, Nias, Mentawai, Bangka and Belitung islands
- P. a. baweanus:
- Bawean Island (Java Sea)
- P. a. hodiernus:
- Maratua Islands (Celebes Sea)
Andaman Bulbul was formerly included in this species.
Habitat
Broadleaved and riverine forests, forest edges and mangroves. Also in open country.
Behaviour
Frequents the lower and middle storey. Nomadic, with flocks dispersing over a wide area. Gathers in small noisy parties to feed in fruiting trees and shrubs.
References
- Clements, JF. 2011. The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to August 2011. Ithaca: Cornell Univ. Press. ISBN 978-0801445019. Spreadsheet available at http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/downloadable-clements-checklist
- Avibase
- BF Member observations
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Black-headed Bulbul. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 5 June 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Black-headed_Bulbul
