Aceh Bulbul vs Black-capped Bulbul

Pycnonotus snouckaerti compared with Rubigula melanictera

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Aceh Bulbul Black-capped Bulbul
Scientific Name Pycnonotus snouckaerti Rubigula melanictera
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Pycnonotidae Pycnonotidae
Conservation Status Endangered Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 17.2 cm (6.8 in) 14.4 cm (5.7 in)
Weight 30.0 g (1.06 oz) 25.299999999999997 g (0.89 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 2-3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Aceh Bulbul only

Black-capped Bulbul only

None

Conservation Status

Endangered

Aceh Bulbul

Least Concern

Black-capped Bulbul

About These Birds

Aceh Bulbul

The Aceh Bulbul is an endangered bulbul weighing around 30g endemic to the Aceh region of northern Sumatra. It is threatened by rapid deforestation and ranks among the rarer bulbuls in Southeast Asia.

Black-capped Bulbul

The Black-capped Bulbul is a medium-sized bulbul endemic to Sri Lanka, where it is one of the most common and familiar forest birds. It has a glossy black head and crest, white cheeks, yellow underparts, and a red-tipped yellow bill. It inhabits a wide range of wooded habitats including forests, gardens, and plantations, feeding on fruits, berries, nectar, and insects.

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