Bornean bulbul
The Bornean bulbul (Pycnonotus montis) is a member of the bulbul family of passerine birds. It is endemic to the island of Borneo.[2]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Pycnonotidae |
| Genus: | Pycnonotus |
| Species: | P. montis |
| Binomial name | |
| Pycnonotus montis (Sharpe, 1879) | |
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Taxonomy and systematics
Until 2008, the Bornean bulbul was considered as conspecific with the black-capped, black-crested, ruby-throated and flame-throated bulbuls. Some authorities have considered the Bornean bulbul to be a subspecies of the black-capped bulbul.[3]
Description
The Bornean bulbul has a black crest, yellow throat, and brownish eyes.
Distribution and habitat
This is a bird of forest and dense scrub. It builds its nest in a bush; two to four eggs is a typical clutch.
Behaviour and ecology
The Bornean bulbul feeds on fruit and insects.
References
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- BirdLife International (2016). "Pycnonotus montis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T103827210A104339614. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T103827210A104339614.en.
- Phillipps, Quentin & Phillipps, Karen (2011). Phillipps’ Field Guide to the Birds of Borneo. Oxford, UK: John Beaufoy Publishing. ISBN 978-1-906780-56-2.
- "Species Version 1 « IOC World Bird List". www.worldbirdnames.org. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- Rasmussen, P.C., and J.C. Anderton. (2005). Birds of South Asia. The Ripley Guide. Volume 2: Attributes and Status. Smithsonian Institution and Lynx Edicions, Washington D.C. and Barcelona.
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