An Asian species introduced to several east coast locations
in early 1900s , including Mackay where it remains an uncommon inhabitant of
thickly vegetated urban parks, gardens or along creeks. Eats fruits and insects
gleaned from canopy or taken in flight.
The Australian Bird Guide, Peter Menkhorst et al
Classifications: | Bird, forest and grassland |
Family: | Pycnonotidae (Bulbuls) |
Information sources: | Photo taken at Mackay by Marlis Schoeb |