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Sooty-headed Bulbul
Pycnonotus aurigaster
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Least Concern
Wingspan
18.4 cm
Weight
45.166666666666664 g
Family
Pycnonotidae
Order
Passeriformes
The Sooty-headed Bulbul (Pycnonotus aurigaster) is a bird species in the family Pycnonotidae (bulbuls), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 18.4 cm and a weight of 45.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 18.4 cm | 7.2 in |
| Weight | 45.166666666666664 g | 1.59 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
2-6
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Pycnonotidae (Bulbuls) |
| Genus | Pycnonotus |
| Species | Pycnonotus aurigaster |
Distribution
Sooty-headed Bulbul has been recorded in 7 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Sooty-headed Bulbul endangered?
The Sooty-headed Bulbul has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Sooty-headed Bulbul nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Sooty-headed Bulbul?
The Sooty-headed Bulbul has a wingspan of 18.4 cm, weight of 45.166666666666664 g.
What order and family does the Sooty-headed Bulbul belong to?
The Sooty-headed Bulbul (Pycnonotus aurigaster) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Pycnonotidae.
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