Bornean bulbul

Bornean bulbul
Not evaluated (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Pycnonotidae
Genus: Pycnonotus
Species: P. montis
Binomial name
Pycnonotus montis
(Sharpe, 1879)

The Bornean bulbul (Pycnonotus montis) is a member of the bulbul family of passerine birds. It is endemic to the island of Borneo.[1]

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 Bornean bulbul feeds on fruit and insects.

It has a black crest, yellow throat, and brownish eyes.

References

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  1. ↑ Phillipps, Quentin; & Phillipps, Karen (2011). Phillipps’ Field Guide to the Birds of Borneo. Oxford, UK: John Beaufoy Publishing. ISBN 978-1-906780-56-2.


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