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What does the African Red-eyed Bulbul eat?

Pycnonotus nigricans

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The African Red-eyed Bulbul's diet shapes where and when you'll find it. Understanding what it eats helps you predict where to look.

Diet overview

Omnivore (primarily frugivorous and insectivorous)

How it forages

Primarily feeds on fruits, berries, and insects. It forages actively in trees and shrubs, gleaning insects from foliage and branches, and plucking fruits. It will also consume nectar and occasionally small invertebrates. Often seen feeding in small groups.

When it feeds

Diurnal, most active during the early morning and late afternoon.

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