Dark-capped Bulbul
Pycnonotus tricolor
A: Swartoogtiptol
Z: iphothwe

BIRD FAMILY
Bulbuls and Allies

SIZE
20-22cm (M)

HABITAT
Gregarious, inhabiting most moist eastern and northern regions with bush and trees, especially riverine forests, but not evergreen forests. Abundant in suburban gardens.

SPECIES DESCRIPTION

Very common resident. Dark, crested head, dark eye and yellow vent identify this well-known species. Has several cheerful calls such as a short phrase sounding like ‘Wake-up, Gregory’ and a much-repeated ‘chit, chit, chit…’. Noisy and tame; often one of the first species to sound the alarm when a predator is spotted.