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[[Image:Black-headed_Bulbul.jpg|thumb|550px|right|Photo by {{user|ljs|ljs}}<br /> [[Singapore]], October 2006]] | [[Image:Black-headed_Bulbul.jpg|thumb|550px|right|Photo by {{user|ljs|ljs}}<br /> [[Singapore]], October 2006]] | ||
− | ;[[:Category:Brachypodius|Brachypodius]] | + | ;[[:Category:Brachypodius|Brachypodius]] melanocephalos |
− | ''Pycnonotus atriceps'' | + | ''Pycnonotus atriceps; Brachypodius atriceps'' |
==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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Ranges from north-east [[India]] through S.E.Asia and the [[Greater Sundas]] to Palawan ([[Philippines]].). | Ranges from north-east [[India]] through S.E.Asia and the [[Greater Sundas]] to Palawan ([[Philippines]].). | ||
==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
+ | [[Andaman Bulbul]] was formerly included in this species. | ||
====Subspecies<sup>[[#References|[1]]]</sup>==== | ====Subspecies<sup>[[#References|[1]]]</sup>==== | ||
− | *''B. | + | *''B. m. melanocephalos'': |
:*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 | ||
− | *''B. | + | *''B. m. hyperemnus'': |
:*[[Sumatra]], Simeulue, Nias, Mentawai, Bangka and Belitung islands | :*[[Sumatra]], Simeulue, Nias, Mentawai, Bangka and Belitung islands | ||
− | *''B. | + | *''B. m. baweanus'': |
:*Bawean Island (Java Sea) | :*Bawean Island (Java Sea) | ||
− | *''B. | + | *''B. m. hodiernus'': |
:*Maratua Islands (Celebes Sea) | :*Maratua Islands (Celebes Sea) | ||
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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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==References== | ==References== | ||
#{{Ref-Clements6thAug19}}#Avibase | #{{Ref-Clements6thAug19}}#Avibase | ||
− | # | + | #[https://www.birdforum.net/threads/pycnonotidae.277046/post-3748346 Birdforum] thead discussing why the scientific name of this species needed to change. |
+ | #Birdforum Member observations | ||
{{ref}} | {{ref}} | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== |
Revision as of 18:56, 31 July 2022
- Brachypodius melanocephalos
Pycnonotus atriceps; Brachypodius 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
Andaman Bulbul was formerly included in this species.
Subspecies[1]
- B. m. melanocephalos:
- B. m. hyperemnus:
- Sumatra, Simeulue, Nias, Mentawai, Bangka and Belitung islands
- B. m. baweanus:
- Bawean Island (Java Sea)
- B. m. hodiernus:
- Maratua Islands (Celebes Sea)
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, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, S. M. Billerman, T. A. Fredericks, B. L. Sullivan, and C. L. Wood. 2019. The eBird/Clements Checklist of Birds of the World: v2019. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- Avibase
- Birdforum thead discussing why the scientific name of this species needed to change.
- Birdforum 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
External Links
Search the Gallery using the scientific name "Brachypodius atriceps":
Search the Gallery using the scientific name "Pycnonotus atriceps":
Search the Gallery Using the common name:
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