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Flame-throated bulbul
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A flame-throated bulbul in Dandeli, India
Conservation status
Scientific classification
Synonyms
  • Brachypus gularis protonym
  • Pycnonotus melanicterus gularis
  • Brachypus rubineus Jerdon, 1839
  • Rubigula gularis

The flame-throated bulbul (Rubigula gularis) is a colorful bird found in the southwestern part of India. It's known for its bright yellow body, black head, and a fiery red patch on its throat, which gives it its name. This bird is part of the bulbul family, a group of medium-sized songbirds.

About the Flame-throated Bulbul

The flame-throated bulbul is a small, lively bird. It belongs to the bulbul family, which includes many different types of songbirds. These birds are often found in warm parts of the world.

Where It Lives and What It Eats

This bulbul lives in the southwestern regions of India. You can often spot it in thick bushes and trees. It likes places where there is plenty of cover.

The flame-throated bulbul enjoys a varied diet. It mainly eats fruits and insects. This helps keep the local plant life and insect populations balanced.

What It Looks Like

The flame-throated bulbul is easy to spot. It has a bright yellow body. Its head is black, which contrasts sharply with its body. The most striking feature is a bright red patch on its throat. This patch looks like a flame, giving the bird its special name. Some of these birds also have a distinctive white ring around their eyes.

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