Red-vented Bulbul
Pycnonotus cafer
21.5228, -157.835
Field Notes
Description:
This bird is native from Pakistan to China, and has brown to black upperparts and breast. It has a shiny black head, small crest, buff belly, white rump and upper tail coverts, and red under tail coverts. It has a white-tipped, brown-black tail, and brown-black legs and feet. It feeds mostly on soft fruits, berries, seeds and nectar. Strong and direct flight. Sexes are similar.
Habitat:
Yrees in yard of house by ocean.
Notes:
Red-vented Bulbul: A small flock was seen on O'ahu in 1966. Now numerous and found in many types of habitats throughout most of O'ahu. Has also been recorded in central Molokai and coastal areas of the island Hawaii. Prefers lower level residential, agricultural, and scrubland. Also resides in native forests.
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