Johannes D. Mayer
Common Bulbul
The Common Bulbul (Pycnonotus barbatus) is a member of the bulbul family of passerine birds. It is a ubiquitous resident breeder throughout Africa. Other names include Dark-capped Bulbul and Black-eyed Bulbul.
It is mostly greyish-brown above and whitish-brown below, with a distinctive dark head and pointy crest on top of the head. The back of the head merges into the brown of the back, and the chin is also blackish. The underparts are grey-brown apart from white or yellow, depending on the subspecies, around the vent. It is about 18 cm in length, with a long tail. It has a dark brown head and upperparts. Sexes are similar in plumage. (source: wikipedia.org)
Don't use this image on websites, blogs or other media without my explicit permission. © 2011 Johannes Mayer, All rights reserved.
Common Bulbul
The Common Bulbul (Pycnonotus barbatus) is a member of the bulbul family of passerine birds. It is a ubiquitous resident breeder throughout Africa. Other names include Dark-capped Bulbul and Black-eyed Bulbul.
It is mostly greyish-brown above and whitish-brown below, with a distinctive dark head and pointy crest on top of the head. The back of the head merges into the brown of the back, and the chin is also blackish. The underparts are grey-brown apart from white or yellow, depending on the subspecies, around the vent. It is about 18 cm in length, with a long tail. It has a dark brown head and upperparts. Sexes are similar in plumage. (source: wikipedia.org)
Don't use this image on websites, blogs or other media without my explicit permission. © 2011 Johannes Mayer, All rights reserved.