YELLOW-VENTED BULBUL

YELLOW-VENTED BULBUL Pycnonotus goiavier

The second most common, and most overlooked, city bird is the Yellow-vented Bulbul or YVB. With most people assuming th...at all birds in the city are mayas, the YVB goes unnoticed despite its larger size. It is significantly larger than the maya and has very distinct markings: white eyebrow, black eye stripe, a long tail and a flash of yellow on its vent (lower belly, just before the tail) for which it got its name. Some birds even sport a noticeable mohawk. The YVB actively feeds on berries and fruits and can also nest in urban gardens.

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Fun Fact: The term “bulbul” is actually derived from the Persian word “bolbol” which means “nightingale.” These birds, which we only just read about in books, are actually all around us and have an assortment of bird calls. They have been observed in many a birdwatcher’s garden, nesting in low shrubs and also feeding on ripe finger chili and berries.

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https://ebonph.wordpress.com/2013/07/03/10-most-common-urban-birds/

STO. NIÑO DE PANDACAN

TOKAY GECKO

The tokay gecko is known as a tuko in the Philippines, hokkeng in Chakma, takshak in Bengali, hankkok in Manipuri, tokkae in Malaysia, tokek in Indonesian/Javanese, tắc kè in Vietnamese, kokkek in Zomi, ตุ๊กแก [túkkɛː] in Thai, Sawk-khe in HMAR and awke in Mizo for its characteristic vocalizations.

Read more:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokay_gecko