Pycnonotus bimaculatus (Horsfield, 1821) is a animal in the Pycnonotidae family, order Passeriformes, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Pycnonotus bimaculatus (Horsfield, 1821)

Pycnonotus bimaculatus (Horsfield, 1821)

Pycnonotus bimaculatus is a 20cm dark active bulbul with a rounded tail, that breeds year-round peaking in May.

Family
Genus
Pycnonotus
Order
Passeriformes
Class
Aves

About Pycnonotus bimaculatus (Horsfield, 1821)

This species, Pycnonotus bimaculatus (Horsfield, 1821), reaches up to 20 centimeters in length. It is an active, dark-colored bulbul that has a rounded tail. For reproduction, this bulbul breeds across the entire year. Nesting also takes place year-round, with nesting activity reaching its peak in May. The nests built by this species are robust and cup-shaped.

Photo: (c) David Beadle, all rights reserved, uploaded by David Beadle

Taxonomy

Animalia Chordata Aves Passeriformes Pycnonotidae Pycnonotus

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Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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