Kingdom Animalia Class Aves Family Pycnonotidae Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Order Passeriformes Genus Pycnonotus | |
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Similar Black‑headed bulbul, Pycnonotus, Black‑crested bulbul, Olive‑winged bulbul, Asian red‑eyed bulbul | ||
Black crested bulbul pycnonotus melanicterus
The black-capped bulbul, (Pycnonotus melanicterus), is a member of the bulbul family of passerine birds. Once thought present throughout the Indian Subcontinent, it is now accepted as endemic to Sri Lanka.
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Habitat
This is a bird of forest and dense scrub. It builds its nest in a bush; two to four eggs is a typical clutch. The black-capped bulbul feeds on fruit and insects. Found in forests, wooded areas and in gardens. Usually found in pairs.
Description
It is virtually crestless, has a yellow throat and brownish eyes. Yellowish green above, yellow below. Tail is brownish and ending in a white tip. Male has red irides, and female has brown irides. Call include broad repertoire of sweet, mellow, minor-key piping whistles and sharper calls. Breeding records from March to September.
In culture
In Sri Lanka, this bird is known as Hisa kalu Kondaya - හිස කලු කොන්ඩයා in Sinhala language.