
Cape Bulbul
Pycnonotus capensis
- Class
- Bird
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 4,609
- Most observed in
- 🇿🇦 South Africa
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The Cape bulbul (Pycnonotus capensis) is a member of the bulbul family of passerine birds. It is an endemic resident breeder in coastal bush, open forest, gardens and fynbos in western and southern South Africa. This species nests mainly in the southern spring from September to November. The nest is a thick-walled cup concealed by foliage in a small tree or shrub.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Cape bulbul”.