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Pycnonotus aurigaster
Basic stats
Diet
Fruit, berries, insects
Habitat
Gardens, open country, cultivated land
Range
Southeast Asia; introduced to Borneo
Clutch size
2–3 eggs
Incubation period
About 12 days
Size
Medium (19–20cm)
Wingspan
~25–27cm
Weight
~26–32g
A dark-headed bulbul with a scaly breast and yellow vent, native to mainland Southeast Asia but now an introduced species in parts of Borneo.
Thrives around gardens and cultivated land, feeding on fruit and insects, and has become established in some urban and agricultural areas following its introduction.
