The square-tailed bulbul (Hypsipetes ganeesa ) is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is found in southwestern India and Sri Lanka. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It was previously classified as a subspecies of the black bulbul.
The square-tailed bulbul lacks the black streak behind the eye and on the ear coverts that are present in the black bulbul. The square-tailed bulbul is a species of songbird.
The species has no black streak behind the eye and on the ear-coverts that is present in the black bulbul. The Sri Lankan ”humii” has a heavier bill.
In Southern India, nesting activity begins in February and rises to a peak in May. The eggs hatch after an incubation period of 12 to 13 days and the chicks fledge after about 11 or 12 days. Nest predators include birds of prey, and snakes. Adults of ”H. ganeesa” have been known to be preyed on by the crested goshawk. Populations make movements in response to the monsoon
This was photographed at Sindhudurg, Maharashtra, India.
K. Shiva Kumar. Wildlife StorytellerThese rare photographs have been clicked and contributed by K. Shiva Kumar, a professional Wildlife Storyteller (M.A in Journalism & Mass Communication, an alumnus of Central University Of Odisha, Koraput) from Hyderabad, Telangana.
K. Shiva, is passionate about wildlife conservation. Through his work, he hopes to inspire greater appreciation for the wildlife that shares our planet and encourages conservation action.
