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Revision as of 19:53, 18 August 2009
- Hypsipetes leucocephalus
Includes Himalayan Black Bulbul and Square-tailed Black Bulbul
Identification
Adult
- 24-25cm.
- Slate grey or black (depending on the race)
- Red beak, legs, and feet
- Fluffy crest
- Long tail
- Sexes similar
Young
- No crest
- Whitish underparts
- Grey breast band
- Upperparts are tinged brown
Distribution
From the Himalayas of Afghanistan to Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan and Burma to China and Indochina. Occurs also on Taiwan and in SW India and Sri Lanka.
Taxonomy
About 12 subspecies recognized. Formerly regarded conspecific with Madagascar Bulbul.
Some authorities propose to split in Himalayan Black Bulbul Hypsipetes leucocephalus and Square-tailed Black Bulbul Hypsipetes ganeesa, the latter from SW India and Sri Lanka.
Habitat
Broad-leaved forests and cultivation.
Behaviour
The diet includes seeds, insects and berries.
It builds its nest in a tree or bush; 2-4 eggs are laid.
References
Wikipedia
