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Sooty-headed Bulbul

Pycnonotus aurigaster

The Sooty-headed Bulbul has a dark crested head, pale underparts, and a strongly contrasting rump and undertail region. Vocal groups forage through open trees and shrubs for both animal and plant foods.

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Sooty-headed Bulbul reference
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Key facts
Diet & preyCaterpillars, Beetles, Spiders
Predators
  • Raptors
  • Snakes
  • Domestic cats
ThreatsTrapping, pesticide exposure, and removal of shrub cover
HabitatsOpen forest, scrub, gardens, farms, and secondary growth
Life spanOften 5 to 10 years
Classification
  1. FamilyPycnonotidae
  2. SpeciesPycnonotus aurigaster
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskLow
  1. Low
  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
Why interaction risk is low
Do not feed groups or disturb low nesting shrubs.
Responsible observation
  • Crest: Look for the pointed dark crown on an upright bird.
  • Groups: Follow active mixed calls through open tree canopies.
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