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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]]. | ||
==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
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==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
Revision as of 10:41, 14 February 2008
- Pycnonotus capensis
Identification
An all-brown bird, with a distinctive white eye-ring, and yellow vent. Size 19-21 cm - this bird is larger than a sparrow, but smaller than a Laughing Dove.
The white eye-ring distinguishes this species from the similar Dark-capped Bulbul and Black-fronted Bulbul.
Distribution
Endemic to south-western South Africa.
Taxonomy
Habitat
This is a bird of coastal bush and fynbos of the Western and Eastern Cape . It is also found in exotic thickets, gardens and parks. The Cape Bulbul is usually seen in pairs or small groups. It is a conspicuous bird, which tends to sit at the top of a bush. As with other toppies they are active and noisy birds.
Diet
This species eats fruit, nectar and insects.
Reproduction
This species nests mainly in September to November. The nest is fairly rigid, thick walled and cup-shaped. It is situated inside the leafy foliage of a small tree or shrub.
