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Straw-headed Bulbul

Straw-headed Bulbul

Pycnonotus zeylanicus

Last update: 09 Aug 2026
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Straw-headed Bulbul Basic Information

Scientific NamePycnonotus zeylanicus
Status CR Critically Endangered
Size28-29 cm (11-11 inch)
Colors
Brown
Yellow
Type
Perching Birds
type
FamilyBulbuls

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19-20 cm
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19-21 cm
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17-19 cm
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