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The white eye-ring distinguishes this species from the similar [[Dark-capped Bulbul]] and [[Black-fronted Bulbul]]. | The white eye-ring distinguishes this species from the similar [[Dark-capped Bulbul]] and [[Black-fronted Bulbul]]. | ||
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Revision as of 23:08, 30 April 2011
- Pycnonotus capensis
Identification
Size 19-21 cm
An all-brown bird, with a distinctive white eye-ring, and yellow vent.
Similar Species
The white eye-ring distinguishes this species from the similar Dark-capped Bulbul and Black-fronted Bulbul.
Distribution
Endemic to southern and south-western Cape Province (South Africa).
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[1].
Habitat
Coastal scrub, riverine forests, exotic plantations and gardens.
Behaviour
Usually seen in pairs or small noisy groups. Inclined to sit at the top of a bush.
Diet
They eat fruit, nectar and insects.
Breeding
Nesting season September to November.
The cup-shaped, thick walled nest is formed inside the foliage of a small tree or shrusb.
References
- Clements, JF. 2010. The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to December 2010. Ithaca: Cornell Univ. Press. ISBN 978-0801445019. Spreadsheet available at http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/Clements%206.5.xls/view
- birdlife.org.za
- BF member observations
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Cape Bulbul. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 21 May 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Cape_Bulbul
