White-eared Bulbul
A species of Typical Bulbuls Scientific name : Pycnonotus leucotis Genus : Typical Bulbuls
White-eared Bulbul, A species of Typical Bulbuls
Botanical name: Pycnonotus leucotis
Genus: Typical Bulbuls
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Description
This species is very similar in appearance to the Himalayan white-cheeked bulbul 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. Usually seen in pairs or small groups. It feeds on fruits and insects, and breeds in March–June. 
Size
19 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
White-eared Bulbul mainly feeds on fruits and insects. They forage for sustenance, employing their keen vision and agility. Unique to this species is a preference for certain berries. Typically, white-eared Bulbul indulges in foraging activities at dawn and dusk, aligning with their peak feeding times.
Habitat
White-eared Bulbul thrives in arid to semi-arid environments, favoring dry woodlands, thorn-scrubs, and semi-desert scrublands. Adapted to live alongside human development, they inhabit palm groves, gardens, and agricultural landscapes. These birds also populate riverine shrubberies, mangroves, and can roost in dense reedbeds. They are common in lowland areas and tolerate elevations up to 2100 meters.
Dite type
Omnivorous
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Feeding Habits
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Sounds
Song
Recording location: India
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Bulbuls Genus
Typical Bulbuls Species
White-eared Bulbul 
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