Common Bulbul
Pycnonotus barbatus
Points
10
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernCommon to spot
birds • Pycnonotidae
Common Bulbul.
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Pycnonotus barbatus
Category
birds
Family
Pycnonotidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 32.1 g (EltonTraits).
Points
10 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding common bulbul in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: understorey foraging 40%, mid-level vegetation 40%, ground foraging 20%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: fruit 50%; seeds 10%; other/unspecified vertebrates 10%; other plant material 10%; nectar 10%; invertebrates 10%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
Namibia
Botswana
ZambiaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.