What does the African Red-eyed Bulbul eat?
Pycnonotus nigricans
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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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