Dodson's bulbul explained

Dodson's bulbul (Pycnonotus dodsoni) is a member of the bulbul family of passerine birds.[1] It is found in eastern Africa.

Taxonomy and systematics

Some authorities treat the Dodson's bulbul as a subspecies of the common bulbul and formerly it has also been considered as a subspecies of the dark-capped bulbul. Alternate names include the Somali geelgat and African white-eared bulbul as well a name already in use by another species (white-eared bulbul).[2]

Distribution and habitat

Dodson's bulbul is found from northern Somalia and south-eastern Ethiopia to east-central Kenya.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bulbuls « IOC World Bird List. www.worldbirdnames.org. en-US. 2017-03-27.
  2. Web site: Pycnonotus dodsoni - Avibase. avibase.bsc-eoc.org. 2017-03-27.