Pycnonotus nigricans (Vieillot, 1818) is a animal in the Pycnonotidae family, order Passeriformes, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.
Pycnonotus nigricans (Vieillot, 1818)
The African red-eyed bulbul (Pycnonotus nigricans) is a 19–21 cm songbird with loud fluty calls usually only made by males.
This species, commonly called the African red-eyed bulbul, has a scientific name of Pycnonotus nigricans (Vieillot, 1818). Adults of the African red-eyed bulbul measure between 19 and 21 centimeters (7 to 8 inches) in total length, and weigh between 30 and 48 grams (1 to 1.7 ounces). The species' call is a sequence of loud, fluty notes, and this call is most often produced only by male bulbuls.
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Pycnonotus blanfordi Jerdon, 1862
Pycnonotus penicillatus Blyth, 1851
Pycnonotus simplex Lesson, 1839
Phyllastrephus terrestris Swainson, 1837
Pycnonotus zeylanicus (Gmelin, 1789)
Pycnonotus xanthorrhous Anderson, 1869
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