Bulbul dell'Himalaya

Pycnonotus leucogenys

Bulbul dall'aspetto vivace con una cresta alla moicana. Notare la faccia e la gola nere, la macchia bianca brillante sulla guancia e il sottocoda giallo. Una specie delle aree forestali pedemontane e montane; si trova anche in boscaglia, giardini e città. Docile e non timoroso delle persone. Tipicamente in coppie o piccoli stormi durante la stagione riproduttiva; si raduna in grandi stormi in altri periodi. Il canto è una breve e piuttosto nasale raffica di gorgheggi gorgoglianti. I richiami includono raschietti secchi, “chup” e squittii.

Identificazione

The Himalayan bulbul is about 18 cm in length, with a wingspan of 25.5–28 cm and an average weight of 30 g. Its head, throat, and crest are black and white. The back, side, and lengthy tail are brown, the underside is pale yellow. Sexes have similar plumage. The song is a beautiful 4-piece whistle, which resembles an accelerated oriole whistle.

Tassonomia

The Himalayan bulbul is considered to belong to a superspecies along with the white-eared bulbul, white-spectacled bulbul, African red-eyed bulbul, Cape bulbul, and common bulbul. The alternate name, white-cheeked bulbul, is also used by the white-eared bulbul.

Nome scientifico
Pycnonotus leucogenys
Autorità
(Gray, JE, 1835)
Ordine
Passeriformi
Famiglia
Pycnonotidae
Genere
Pycnonotus

Areale e habitat

The species occurs in the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent and some adjoining areas. It is found in and near the Himalayas.<p>The Himalayan bulbul frequents forests and shrubland and also comes into gardens and parks.

Migrazione
Complete migrants

Comportamento

The Himalayan bulbul feeds on insects and other small invertebrates, as well as berries, fruits, seeds, buds and nectar.<p>Nests are usually built in bushes or low branches, are cup-shaped, and made of stems, roots and twigs. The female usually lays three eggs, which are incubated for 12 days. The chicks leave the nest when they are 9–11 days old. There may be up to three broods raised per year. During breeding, adults become very territorial.

Conservazione

Tendenza della popolazione
rising

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