African Red-eyed Bulbul
Pycnonotus nigricans
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyPycnonotidae (Bulbuls)
- GenusPycnonotus (Typical Bulbuls)
- SpeciesPycnonotus nigricans (African Red-eyed Bulbul)
About the African Red-eyed Bulbul
The African red-eyed bulbul or black-fronted bulbul (Pycnonotus nigricans) 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 (including Ficus), flowers, nectar, and insects.
The African red-eyed bulbul ranges from 19 to 21 centimeters (7-8 inches) in length and weighs 30-48 grams (1-1.7 ounces). Its call is a series of loud fluty notes, usually given only by the male. 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.
Two subspecies are recognized: P. n. nigricans – (Vieillot, 1818): Found in south-western Angola, Namibia and Botswana and western South Africa P. n. superior – Clancey, 1959: Found in central South Africa African... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of African Red-eyed Bulbul in Namib-Naukluft National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterberg Plateau Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 2 | Etosha National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 3 | Golden Gate Highlands National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 4 | Namib-Naukluft National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia | |
| 5 | Moremi Game Reserve | 🇧🇼 Botswana | |
| 6 | Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 7 | Chobe National Park | 🇧🇼 Botswana | |
| 8 | Hwange National Park | 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | |
| 9 | Pilanesberg National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 10 | Addo Elephant National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 11 | Table Mountain National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a African Red-eyed Bulbul in Namib-Naukluft National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a African Red-eyed Bulbul sighting in Namib-Naukluft National Park, based on 686 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see African Red-eyed Bulbul in Namib-Naukluft National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for African Red-eyed Bulbul in Namib-Naukluft National Park in our monthly data.