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A photo of a Black-crested Bulbul (Rubigula flaviventris)
Black-crested Bulbul

Black-crested Bulbul

Rubigula flaviventris

The black-crested bulbul, with its scientific name Rubigula flaviventris, is a striking member of the bulbul family. This passerine bird measures approximately 19 cm in length and is characterized by a distinctive black head, while the rest of its body boasts various shades of yellow. Both sexes exhibit similar plumage, and the juveniles can be identified by their marginally less vibrant coloration.

Identification Tips

To identify the black-crested bulbul, look for the contrasting black head against the yellow body. The bird's size and coloration are key distinguishing features, with no significant sexual dimorphism to note.

Habitat

This species thrives in forests and dense scrublands, where it can often be found flitting among the foliage.

Distribution

The black-crested bulbul is native to a broad region extending from the Indian subcontinent to Southeast Asia. Its presence is notable in countries such as Nepal, India, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and parts of China.

Behaviour

The black-crested bulbul is known for its nest-building in bushes, where it typically lays a clutch of two to four eggs. It is an active bird, often seen in search of fruit and insects to feed on.

Breeding

During the breeding season, these bulbuls construct their nests within bushes, laying and incubating a clutch that usually contains two to four eggs.

Diet and Feeding

A diet of fruit and insects sustains the black-crested bulbul, as it adeptly forages through its forested habitat.

Conservation status

The IUCN Red List has classified the black-crested bulbul as Least Concern, indicating that, currently, there are no immediate threats to its population numbers that would warrant a higher risk category.

Subspecies

There are eight recognized subspecies of the black-crested bulbul, each with a distribution that slightly varies geographically. These include P. f. flaviventris, P. f. vantynei, P. f. xanthops, P. f. auratus, P. f. johnsoni, P. f. elbeli, P. f. negatus, and P. f. caecilii. Each subspecies can be identified by subtle differences in their plumage and regional locations.

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