Foraging Behaviour of Sri Lanka Yellow-eared Bulbul (Pycnonotus penicillatus) in the Montane Cloud Forests of Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka

The Sri Lanka Yellow-eared Bulbul (Pycnonotus penicillatus) demonstrates a strong preference for montane cloud forests, with 95% of its foraging activity concentrated in these habitats. This species predominantly forages on the leaves of Rubus ellipticus, employing 'gulping' as its primary food-handling technique. Foraging occurs at an average height of 3.6 meters above ground, primarily within the middle horizontal position of trees with moderate foliage density. The study, conducted in Horton Plains National Park from September 2015 to April 2017, used line transects and opportunistic observations to gather data on foraging behavior, movement patterns, and plant utilization. Findings indicate that P. penicillatus utilizes a variety of plant species and sizes for foraging, highlighting its adaptability within the montane cloud forest ecosystem.

(Ed.). (2017). Foraging Behaviour of Sri Lanka Yellow-eared Bulbul (Pycnonotus penicillatus) in the Montane Cloud Forests of Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka. International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 6(7), 695–699. https://doi.org/10.21275/art20175226