Least ConcernCommon Ostrich
Struthio camelus
One of the 2 bulbuls on WAnimals
Birds · Passeriformes · Pycnonotidae
Pycnonotus barbatus
The species is abundant and widely distributed; it faces no significant short-term risk.
The common bulbul is one of the most abundant and familiar birds in Africa: it is present across almost the whole continent south of the Sahara and is a regular inhabitant of gardens and cities. It is brown with a darker head and an orange area under the tail. Its cheerful, flowing song is one of the first sounds of dawn across much of Africa.
Weight
25 g – 45 g
Size
18 cm – 21 cm
Life expectancy
12 years
Diet
Omnivore
Combines animal and plant food depending on availability.
Activity
Diurnal
Active mainly during the day.
Social structure
In pairs
Usually lives in pairs, sometimes for life.
Sighting difficulty
Easy
Sources consulted: https://www.iucnredlist.org/ | https://animaldiversity.org/ | https://es.wikipedia.org/
Parks and dive sites where this species has been documented — showing 10 of 26.
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The pins mark the parks where its presence is documented.
