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Yellow-vented Bulbul

Pycnonotus goiavier

Description:

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. 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. 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.

Notes:

Local name is "Pitlago".

1 Species ID Suggestions

Jellis
Jellis 11 years ago
Yellow-vented Bulbul
Pycnonotus goiavier, Yellow-vented Bulbul


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10 Comments

shekainah d. alaban
shekainah d. alaban 11 years ago

Well in the Visayas area we call it Pitlago.

Azura Firdaus W
Azura Firdaus W 11 years ago

WOW nice spot :-)

Thought it's "tarat"... What is the local name for this bird?

Noel Buensuceso
Noel Buensuceso 11 years ago

Wow! Nice photos and series Leana!

Thank you for the correction Shekainah and Jellis!

shekainah d. alaban
shekainah d. alaban 11 years ago

Yes I agree too , its a yellow vented bulbul.

Noe and Pili
Noe and Pili 11 years ago

Great series! The third one is the best...
I agree with Jellis, it is a Yellow -vented Bulbul

Jellis
Jellis 11 years ago

I don't believe the Shrike is the correct identification for this one.

Gerardo Aizpuru
Gerardo Aizpuru 11 years ago

Wow Wonderful series :)

Guimba, Nueva Ecija, Philippines

Spotted on Jul 17, 2012
Submitted on Jul 27, 2012

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