African red-eyed bulbul
The African red-eyed bulbul or black-fronted bulbul is a species of songbird in the family Pycnonotidae.
It is found in south-western Africa.
Its natural habitats are dry savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and riverine scrub. It feeds on fruit, flowers, nectar, and insects.
Description
The African red-eyed bulbul ranges from 19 to 21 centimeters in length and weighs 30-48 grams. Its call is a series of loud fluty notes, usually given only by the male.
Taxonomy and systematics
The African red-eyed bulbul was originally described in the genus Turdus. The African red-eyed bulbul is considered to belong to a superspecies along with the Himalayan bulbul, white-eared bulbul, white-spectacled bulbul, Cape bulbul, and the common bulbul. The alternate name of 'red-eyed bulbul' is also used by the Asian red-eyed bulbul.
Subspecies
Two subspecies are recognized:P. n. nigricans – : Found in south-western Angola, Namibia and Botswana and western South AfricaP. n. superior – Clancey, 1959: Found in central South Africa