African Red-eyed Bulbul (Rooioogtiptol)

Pycnonotus nigricans (567)

Zulu name: iPhothwe

Other names: Red-eyed Bulbul

Equipment: Canon 40D, 10-400mm Canon lens

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African Red-eyed Bulbul
September 2009 Borakalalo, North West Adult
African Red-eyed Bulbul
April 2008 Suikerbosrand, Gauteng Adult

Experiences with species

Red-eyed Bulbuls are more common in the arid areas, but in recent years they seem to be the predominant Bulbul species seen in Suikerbosrand, Gauteng. Having seen the Red-eyed Bulbul in Malaysia I can see why they added "African" to ours!