Common Bulbul

Pycnonotus barbatus

The common bulbul is a member of the bulbul family of passerine birds. It is widespread throughout most of Africa except for the very arid areas, and has recently begun breeding in southernmost Spain. Ten subspecies are recognised based on the geographical variation in plumage. Some of these were formerly considered as separate species: Dodson's bulbul, the Somali bulbul and the dark-capped bulbul.

Scientific name
Pycnonotus barbatus
Family
Bulbuls
IUCN status
LC