Yellow-vented Bulbul

Pycnonotus goiavier

The Yellow-vented Bulbul, '' Pycnonotus goiavier'', is a member of the bulbul family of passerine birds. It is resident breeder in southeast Asia from southern Thailand and Cambodia south to Borneo and the Philippines.
Yellow-vented Bulbul (Pycnonotus goiavie) Fort Santiago, Manila, Philippines. Apr 24, 2019 Geotagged,Philippines,Pycnonotus goiavier,Spring,Yellow-vented Bulbul

Habitat

It is found in a wide variety of open habitats, but not deep forest. It is one of the most common birds in cultivated areas. They appear to be nomadic, roaming from place to place regularly.
Sleeping couple A pair of Yellow-Vented Bulbul, clearly showing the yellow feathers underneath. This was seen during a night walk, saw several of them, they also have a dark band across the eyes. There are 3 sub-species recorded from Philippines, this one from Luzon is likely Pycnonotus goiavier goiavier (Philippine Yellow-Vented Bulbul) Batangas,Bird,Bulbul,Mabini,Philippines,Pycnonotus goiavier,Yellow-Vented Bulbul

Reproduction

The Yellow-vented Bulbul builds a well-camouflaged but fragile, loose, deep, cup-shaped nest from grass, leaves, roots, vine stems, and twigs. The nest is untidy on the outside, but it is neatly lined with plant fibers. it may be built in a wide range of places from low bushes to high trees. This is a species adapted to humans and may even nest in gardens. The Yellow-vented Bulbul lays 2-5 eggs in February to June.
Yellow-Vented Bulbul - Pycnonotus goiavier Sepilok (Sabah, Malaysia; Borneo) Geotagged,Malaysia,Pycnonotus goiavier,Summer,Yellow-vented Bulbul

Food

The Yellow-vented Bulbuls eats berries and small fruits. They also sip nectar, nibble on young shoots, and take some insects.

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Status: Least concern
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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyPycnonotidae
GenusPycnonotus
SpeciesP. goiavier
Photographed in
Israel
Malaysia
Philippines