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  • White Cheeked Bulbul

    The White-eared Bulbul (Pycnonotus leucotis) is a member of the bulbul family. This species is very similar in appearance to the Himalayan White-cheeked Bulbul (Pycnonotus leucogenys), but smaller and uncrested and with a larger white cheek patch. It has a pale bare eye-ring. The vent is orange yellow.


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  • White Cheeked Bulbul

    Found this white cheeked bulbul at Bharatpur on the first day of this year. 
    The White-eared Bulbul (Pycnonotus leucotis) is a member of the bulbul family. This species is very similar in appearance to the Himalayan White-cheeked Bulbul (Pycnonotus leucogenys), but smaller and uncrested and with a larger white cheek patch. It has a pale bare eye-ring. The vent is orange yellow. Sexes are alike.
    It is found in scrub forest and gardenland. Also found in flocks or pairs in the mangroves, gorging on the fruits of the Meswak bush. It feeds on fruits and insects, and breeds in March–June. 

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      26-09-2023

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