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Black-headed Bulbul

Brachypodius atriceps

Least Concern
Wingspan
15.7 cm
Weight
25.0 g
Family
Pycnonotidae
Order
Passeriformes

About

The Black-headed Bulbul is a medium-sized bulbul with glossy black head, vivid yellow-green body plumage, and a blue-gray orbital ring that gives it a distinctive expression. It inhabits lowland and submontane forests, forest edges, and secondary growth from the eastern Himalayas through mainland Southeast Asia to the Greater Sundas. It feeds on berries, small fruits, and insects in the forest canopy and midstory.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 15.7 cm 6.2 in
Weight 25.0 g 0.88 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP.

Clutch Size

1-3

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Pycnonotidae (Bulbuls)
Genus Brachypodius
Species Brachypodius atriceps

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Black-headed Bulbul endangered?
The Black-headed Bulbul has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-headed Bulbul nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Black-headed Bulbul?
The Black-headed Bulbul has a wingspan of 15.7 cm, weight of 25.0 g.
What order and family does the Black-headed Bulbul belong to?
The Black-headed Bulbul (Brachypodius atriceps) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Pycnonotidae.

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