Somali bulbul explained

The Somali bulbul (Pycnonotus somaliensis) is a member of the bulbul family of passerine birds.[1] It is found in north-eastern Africa.

Taxonomy and systematics

Some authorities treat the Somali bulbul as a subspecies of the common bulbul and formerly it has also been considered as a subspecies of the dark-capped bulbul. The alternate name, Abyssinian bulbul, is also used as the name for Pycnonotus barbatus schoanus.[2]

Distribution and habitat

The Somali bulbul is found in Djibouti, north-western Somalia and north-eastern Ethiopia.

Notes and References

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