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African Red-eyed Bulbul
Afrikaans name: Rooioogtiptol
African Red-eyed Bulbul
Photo © Steven Herbert
Pycnonotus nigricans
Those living in the eastern half of South Africa will be very familiar with the Dark-capped Bulbul which is also known as the Black-eyed Bulbul. The African Red-eyed Bulbul fills a similar role in the drier western regions of South Africa.
These Bulbuls are common and quite comfortable living near people and are often found in gardens. They have a cheerful call which will be familiar with most people.
They are most commonly found near human habitation or along watercourses.
The African Red-eyed Bulbul reaches a length of around 20 cm. Male and female have the same plumage.
Various items are eaten by these birds. On the menu are things like fruit, nectar, insects and spiders. Seeds are also eaten at times.
Roberts Birds Names by Edition
| Edition | Roberts nr | Scientific name |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 544 | Pycnonotus nigricans |
| 2nd | 544 | Pycnonotus nigricans |
| 3rd | 544 | Pycnonotus nigricans |
| 4th | 544 | Pycnonotus nigricans |
| 5th | 567 | Pycnonotus nigricans |
| 6th | 567 | Pycnonotus nigricans |
| 7th | 615 | Pycnonotus nigricans |
| Edition | Roberts nr | English name |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 544 | Red-eyed Bulbul |
| 2nd | 544 | Red-eyed Bulbul |
| 3rd | 544 | Red-eyed Bulbul |
| 4th | 544 | Red-eyed Bulbul |
| 5th | 567 | Redeyed Bulbul |
| 6th | 567 | Redeyed Bulbul |
| 7th | 615 | African Red-eyed Bulbul |
| Edition | Roberts nr | Afrikaans name |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 544 | Rooioog-tiptol |
| 2nd | 544 | Rooioog-tiptol |
| 3rd | 544 | Rooioog-tiptol |
| 4th | 544 | Rooioog-tiptol |
| 5th | 567 | Rooioogtiptol |
| 6th | 567 | Rooioogtiptol |
| 7th | 615 | Rooioogtiptol |
References and further reading
Southern African Bird Names Explained - Author: Charles Clinning - Published: 1989 - Page: 121The Birds of South Africa - Author: Hazel Stokes - Published: 1979 - Page: 34
The Birds of South Africa - 1st Edition - Author: Dr. Austin Roberts - Published: 1949 - Page: 225
Wildlife of Southern Africa - Author: Martin Withers and David Hosking - Published: 2011 - Page: 146
Sasol Birds of Southern Africa - 4th Edition - Author: Ian Sinclair et al. - Published: 2011 - Page: 312
Roberts Birds of Southern Africa - 6th Edition - Author: Gordon Lindsay Maclean - Published: 1993 - Page: 492
Sasol Birds of Southern Africa - 1st Edition - Author: Ian Sinclair et al. - Published: 1993 - Page: 298
Roberts Birds of Southern Africa - 5th Edition - Author: Gordon Lindsay Maclean - Published: 1985 - Page: 497
Roberts Birds of South Africa - 4th Edition - Author: McLachlan and Liversidge - Published: 1981 - Page: 383
Roberts Bird Guide - Author: Hugh Chittenden - Published: 2007 - Page: 240
Roberts Birds of South Africa - 2nd edition - Author: McLachlan and Liversidge - Published: 1957 - Page: 289
Roberts Birds of South Africa - 3rd Edition - Author: McLachlan and Liversidge - Published: 1975 - Page: 371
Newman s Birds of Southern Africa - 1st Edition - Author: Ken Newman - Published: 1984 - Page: 306
Newman s Birds of Southern Africa - 7th Edition - Author: Ken Newman - Published: 2000 - Page: 306
Know your Garden Birds - Author: - Published: 0 - Page: 18
Garden Birds of Southern Africa - Author: P. Ginn & G. McIlleron - Published: 1981 - Page: 32
Geoff Lockwood s Garden Birds of Southern Africa - Author: Geoff Lockwood - Published: 0 - Page: 89
Ian Sinclair s Field Guide to the Birds of Southern Africa - 2nd Edition - Author: Ian Sinclair - Published: 1988 - Page: 220
Birds of the Transkei - Author: C.D. Quickelberge - Published: 1989 - Page: 89
Birds of the Transvaal - Author: Tarboton, Kemp and Kemp - Published: 1987 - Page: 184
Collins Illustrated Checklist - Birds of Southern Africa - 1st edition - Author: Ber van Perlo - Published: 1999 - Page: 55
Garden Birds in South Africa - Author: Duncan Butchart - Published: 2017 - Page: 100
A First Guide to South African Birds - 7th Edition - Author: Leonard Gill - Published: 1975 - Page: 72
Birds of Africa south of the Sahara - Author: Ian Sinclair and Peter Ryan - Published: 2003 - Page: 410
A Field Guide to the Birds of Southern Africa - 2nd Edition - Author: O.P.M. Prozesky - Published: 1983 - Page: 219
A First Guide to South African Birds - 6th Edition - Author: Leonard Gill - Published: 1959 - Page: 72
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