The Dark-capped Bulbul (Afrikaans name, Swartoogtiptol) has a wide range and is found everywhere from manicured gardens to the savannah to the forest edge. It has a lovely song that sounds like “sweet-sweet-sweet-potato”. It feeds mainly on fruit, seeds and flowers. We found this one near the Satara Camp in Kruger National Park.

The dark-capped bulbul can be differentiated from the Cape Bulbul by its black eye.

They are such beautiful birds that are very vocal, making sure they will be seen.

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  1. Fred Montenij
    21 June 2017

    Am i allowed to use bird pictures from your site for my own website

    Greetings

    Fred Monteny
    The Netherland

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    • admin
      9 July 2017

      Hi Fred,

      You may use our photos as long as you put a link back to our site.

      Regards
      Admin

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  2. Yona
    10 September 2021

    Hi there i live in Butterworth, Eastern cape transkei area, i have always been fascinated by the dark capped bulbul bird as alot of them literally feed of our garden as a spiritual person i have always wondered behind what brings birds near by the household. Today it decided to take a walk literally all the way to the door, here i am thinking it is injured but toy surprise it was just lurking. Any spiritual connection to these birds or stories around them it would help alot. Thanks

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    • admin
      5 March 2023

      This is what I found online, hope it helps.
      The bulbul is a symbolic messenger of peace and joy, a beloved bird in many cultures across the world. For centuries, it has been seen as a spiritual being full of wisdom and mystery – its graceful beauty and melodic song mesmerizing us with hope and joy.

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