About Pycnonotus finlaysoni Strickland, 1844
The stripe-throated bulbul (Pycnonotus finlaysoni Strickland, 1844) reaches a length of approximately 20 cm (8 in). For both sexes, the plumage is mostly dull brown. The forehead, ear coverts, throat, and upper breast are marked with bold yellow streaks, which is an exception to the overall dull brown coloration. The leading edges of the wings and outer tail feathers are yellowish; the lower breast and belly have white streaks, and the area around the vent is yellow. Juveniles resemble adults, but their yellow colouring is more muted. The species' song is a variable, loud, clear sequence of throaty notes. This bulbul is native to tropical southeastern Asia, and its range covers peninsular Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. It is a woodland species that occurs in secondary forests, thickets, scrubland, clearings, and gardens, at elevations up to around 1,300 m (4,300 ft). The stripe-throated bulbul is omnivorous. It forages for berries and fruits, including banyans and Ficus triangularis, and supplements its diet with insects caught either on the wing or on the ground. In Malaysia, breeding occurs between February and September. The nest is cup-shaped, deep, and carefully constructed.
