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Black-fronted Bulbul

Pycnonotus nigricans

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
18,6 cm
Berat
31,316666666666666 g
Famili
Pycnonotidae
Ordo
Passeriformes

Tentang

The Black-fronted Bulbul is a medium-sized bulbul with gray-brown plumage, a distinctive black forehead, and yellow undertail coverts that add color to its otherwise subdued appearance. It inhabits dry thornbush, arid scrubland, and the fringes of karroid vegetation in southern Africa, primarily Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa. It feeds on berries, soft fruits, and insects, often perching prominently on shrub tops.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 18,6 cm 7.3 in
Berat 31,316666666666666 g 1.10 oz

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12 days. Fledging: 12-26 days.

Ukuran Sarang

2-3

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famili Pycnonotidae (Bulbuls)
Genus Pycnonotus
Spesies Pycnonotus nigricans

Distribution

Black-fronted Bulbul has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Black-fronted Bulbul endangered?
The Black-fronted Bulbul has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-fronted Bulbul nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12 days. Fledging: 12-26 days.
How big is the Black-fronted Bulbul?
The Black-fronted Bulbul has a wingspan of 18.6 cm, weight of 31.316666666666666 g.
What order and family does the Black-fronted Bulbul belong to?
The Black-fronted Bulbul (Pycnonotus nigricans) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Pycnonotidae.

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