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Flame throated bulbul

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Class
  
Aves

Family
  
Pycnonotidae

Rank
  
Species

Phylum
  
Chordata

Order
  
Passeriformes

Genus
  
Pycnonotus

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Similar
  
Ruby‑throated bulbul, Bornean bulbul, Grey‑headed bulbul, Yellow‑browed bulbul, Square‑tailed bulbul

Flame throated bulbul bird


The flame-throated bulbul (Pycnonotus gularis) is a member of the bulbul family of passerine birds. It is found in southwestern India.

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Flame throated bulbul 1 near backwoods camp goa


Taxonomy and systematics

Until 2008, the flame-throated bulbul was considered as conspecific with the black-capped, black-crested, ruby-throated bulbul and Bornean bulbuls. Some authorities have considered the flame-throated bulbul to be a subspecies of the black-capped bulbul.

Description

The flame-throated bulbul is virtually crestless, has an orange-red throat and whitish eyes.

Distribution and habitat

The flame-throated bulbul is a bird of forest and dense scrub. It builds its nest in a bush; two to four eggs is a typical clutch.

Behaviour and ecology

The flame-throated bulbul often keeps in small flocks and favours lantana berries. It inhabits evergreen forests, lantana thickets, and bushes along rivers. The flame-throated bulbul feeds on fruit and insects.

References

Flame-throated bulbul Wikipedia