The Multibenefit Hibiscus sp in EKSTIEKER

A glance, Hibiscus sp is useless, except for shading on the beside street. But, misunderestimete, this tree is lot benefit for peoples.

Hibiscus is fastgrowthing plant. This tree suitable for shading on beside street. This plant had reached +/- m talls after 3 years planted. It results good microclimate and fresh air. This wood plant is high adapted in various soil types. It is easy to plant and maintain this tree.

What is the benefit feeled by human? Stalls in EKSTIEKERS area feels shading and fresh air. Own stall's usually cuts trunk, branch. This plant parts have lot of using, i.e, for fire wood and feed ruminance. Hibiscus have yellow flower. Goats like hibiscus leaves.

So, don't hesitate to plant the Hibiscus sp where ever you are. High benefit likes balancing ecosystem and ecology are one of reason. Hibiscus can invite animals like insect, birds, bats, etc. Lets to consider hibiscus.

Sooty-headed Bulbul

Sooty-headed Bulbul (Pycnonotus aurigaster)
Indonesians-Kutilang

Description: Medium-sized (20 cm), black-capped bulbul with whittish rump and orange; chin and top of head black; neck, rump, chest and belly white; back, wings and tail brown.
Iris-red; bill-black; feet-black.

Voices: melodious calls and loud notes 'chook, chook'
Distribution and status: South China, South East Asia, Sumatra (introduced), Java, Bali and South Sulawesi (introduced). In Java and Bali this is one of the ,most widespread and common species up to about 1600 m above sea level.

Habits: Lives in noisy, active flocks, often mixing with other bulbuls, mixed flocks or drongo flocks. Prefers open wooded or bushly habitats, forest edge secondary growth, parks and gardens, even in large town.
Diet: small fruits and berries and some insects.

Breeding: The nest is cup-shaped, neatly woven from twigs, leaves and fine fibres. Two or three eggs, heavely, pappered purple and grey are laid. Breeding is redorded for all months except November but the peak season is from April to September.

Race: P.a.aurigaster was formerly confined to Java and Bali, now introducec to Sumatra.