Two fruit pests. 



1. Sombre Bulbul {Andropadus importunus). 



2, Cape Bulbul {Pycnonotus capensis). There are several species of 



bulbuls in South Africa variously known under the names of 



Geelgat, Toppic, Blackhead, Kuif-Kop. They all greedily 



devour fruit, and are, in consequence, a serious pest to fruit 



growers. 



They supplement their fruit and berry diet with insects, their larvae, 



and eggs. In the bush-lands they serve a good purpose in sowing the seeds 



of native trees and shrubs. The seeds pass through their digestive tract 



unchanged. 



