Black Bulbul
Hypsipetes leucocephalus
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Pycnonotidae
About
The black bulbul, also known as the Himalayan black bulbul or Asian black bulbul, is a member of the bulbul family of passerine birds. It is found primarily in the Himalayas, its range stretching from Pakistan eastward to Southeast Asia. It is the type species of the genus Hypsipetes, established by Nicholas Aylward Vigors in the early 1830s. There are a number of subspecies, mostly varying in the shade of the body plumage which ranges from grey to black, and some also occur in white-headed morphs, as also suggested by its specific epithet leucocephalus, literally "white head". The legs and bill are always rich orange-red.
Fun Fact
It is found primarily in the Himalayas, its range stretching from Pakistan eastward to Southeast Asia.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in broad-leaved forests, cultivation and gardens mainly in hilly areas, but Himalayan populations are known to sometimes descend into the adjoining plains in winter.
Diet
Feed mainly on seeds and insects, and they are often seen in small groups, either roosting or flying about in search of food.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance