Bornean bulbul
| Bornean bulbul | |
|---|---|
| Not evaluated (IUCN 3.1) | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Pycnonotidae |
| Genus: | Pycnonotus |
| Species: | P. montis |
| Binomial name | |
| Pycnonotus montis (Sharpe, 1879) | |
The Bornean bulbul (Pycnonotus montis) is a member of the bulbul family of passerine birds. It is endemic to the island of Borneo.[1]
This is a bird of forest and dense scrub. It builds its nest in a bush; two to four eggs is a typical clutch. The Bornean bulbul feeds on fruit and insects.
It has a black crest, yellow throat, and brownish eyes.
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- 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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