Sikkim Biodiversity: Where nature smiles: Pycnonotidae

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Friday, 14 February 2014

Hypsipetes leucocephalus (Black Bulbul) - Sikkim Bird

Hypsipetes leucocephalus (Black Bulbul)

Venue: Government Fruit Preservatory Factory, Singtam., East Sikkim

Date: April 26, 2014

Pic: Shital Pradhan

Hypsipetes leucocephalus (Black Bulbul)

Venue: Shantinagar, Singtam, East Sikkim

Date: March 4, 2014

Pic: Shital Pradhan

Scientific classification

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Aves

Order: Passeriformes

Family: Pycnonotidae

Genus: Hypsipetes

Species: H. leucocephalus

Binomial name: Hypsipetes leucocephalus (Gmelin, 1789)

Other Names: Himalayan Black Bulbul or Asian Black Bulbul

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Monday, 10 February 2014

Pycnonotus leucogenys (Himalayan Bulbul) - Sikim Brd

Pycnonotus leucogenys (Himalayan Bulbul)

Venue: Sungdung, Rongli, East Sikkim

Date: January 6, 2014

Pic: Swarup Rai

The Himalayan Bulbul (Pycnonotus leucogenys), also called the White-cheeked Bulbul or Himalayan Bulbul, is a small bird from the Pycnonotidae family. It belongs to the Passeriformes order (perching birds) and is part of the Pycnonotus genus.

Found in the Himalayan mountains across India, Nepal, Pakistan, Bhutan, and Afghanistan, this bird enjoys forests, gardens, and hillsides, where its chirping adds a musical note to the mountain air.

This bird is around 18 cm long and is known for its striking appearance. It features a black face and throat with a white cheek spot and a yellow vent. Its most distinctive feature is a mohawk-like crest on its head, setting it apart from other birds.

Its white-tipped tail fans out beautifully as it flies. Often found in small groups, these active birds hop around, chirping cheerfully to one another.

Besides its beauty, the Himalayan Bulbul is helpful to the environment. It eats insects and fruits and helps to keep nature in balance. This little bird truly brightens its mountain home!