Eastern Nicator
Nicator gularis
Dense bush. Greenish above; wing feathers and tail tipped yellow; underbelly, thighs and vent yellow.
Allies, Bulbuls
LC
Not Endemic
Description
Uncommon resident. Very similar in appearance to Western Nicator (N. chloris) found further north and west, which is slightly larger in size. Identified by heavy, shrike-like bill and yellow-spotted wing-feathers, the spots smaller in immature. The call is a series of mellow trills and warbles rising to a climax and then restarting at low volume; call a loud ‘chuck’ when alarmed. Occurs singly in dense coastal, riverine and forest-fringe thickets or in the mid stratum of riverine forests and mixed bushveld. Secretive and easily overlooked if not calling. Sparsely distributed.
Quick Facts
Size
23 cm - M
Names
A: Geelvleknikator
Z: umalusinkomo
G: Bülbülwürger
Bird Family
Frugivorous and insectivorous birds with clear, whistling calls. They frequent evergreen bush and forests. Sexes are alike, and immatures are duller.
Distribution
Gallery
Behaviour
Breeding
Habitat
Occurs singly in dense coastal, riverine and 'forest'-fringe thickets or in the mid stratum of riverine forests and mixed bushveld.
