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The Nicobar bulbul is a rather drab, nondescript species of about 20 cm in length and without a crest. Its wings, back and tail are dull dusky green; the face is lighter, and the throat and underside are yellowish-white. The most prominent feature is a sooty-brown cap reaching down to eye height. The Nicobar bulbul produces chattering calls, similar to those of the black bulbul.
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When to see the Nicobar Bulbul
One bar for each month. Filled bars are the 7 months with records; pale bars are months with none. The wide bar is October, the month with the most records.
About the Nicobar Bulbul
The Nicobar bulbul is a songbird species in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is endemic to the Nicobar Islands. This species has sometimes been placed in the genus Ixos.
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Easily confused with
Camiguin BulbulHypsipetes catarmanensisIt is described as a large, brown bulbul with a yellowish tint.
Grande Comore BulbulHypsipetes parvirostrisThe Grande Comore bulbul is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae.
Moheli BulbulHypsipetes moheliensisThe Moheli bulbul is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae.
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