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PycnonotidaePycnonotus

Andaman Bulbul

Pycnonotus(atrice/n4 fuscoflavescens

17.5–17.5 cmSmall
Beak
—
Feet
—
Crest
No crest

Resident. Andamans. Differs from Black-headed by dusky olive-green head. with blackish throat which contrasts with ear-coverts and breast. Wing panel duller olive, and much less striking than in Black-headed. Tail pattern as Black-headed, with narrower black subterminal band. Male is brighter olive above and yellower below than female. Juvenile similar to female. Usually in pairs and sometimes with mixed feeding parties; often inconspicuous. Forest and forest edges.

Colour

BlackOliveGreen
Average size
17.5 cm
Habitat
Forest and forest edges.
Behaviour
Resident., Usually in pairs and sometimes with mixed feeding parties, often inconspicuous.

About this bird

Resident. Andamans. Differs from Black-headed by dusky olive-green head. with blackish throat which contrasts with ear-coverts and breast. Wing panel duller olive, and much less striking than in Black-headed. Tail pattern as Black-headed, with narrower black subterminal band. Male is brighter olive above and yellower below than female. Juvenile similar to female. Usually in pairs and sometimes with mixed feeding parties; often inconspicuous. Forest and forest edges.

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Andaman Bulbul is bigger than Abbott's Babbler but smaller than Brandt's Mountain Finch.

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Andaman Bulbul

Pycnonotus(atrice/n4 fuscoflavescens

17.5–17.5 cm