White-browed Bulbul
A species of Typical Bulbuls Scientific name : Pycnonotus luteolus Genus : Typical Bulbuls
White-browed Bulbul, A species of Typical Bulbuls
Botanical name: Pycnonotus luteolus
Genus: Typical Bulbuls
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Description
The white-browed bulbul is about 20 cm (7.9 in) long, with a moderately long (8 centimetres or 3 inches) tail. It has olive-grey upperparts and whitish underparts. This species is identifiable by the white supercilium, white crescent below the eye, and dark eyestripe and moustachial stripe. The vent is yellowish and there is some yellow on the chin and moustache. The throat is however largely whitish unlike in the similar looking and sounding yellow-throated bulbul which is found in rockier habitats. Three or four hair-like filoplumes are present on the nape. Sexes are similar in plumage. It is usually detected by the burst of song that it produces from the top of a bush and often dives into the bush becoming difficult to see. The song is a rich, spluttering warble and the bird is more often heard than seen. P. l. insulae is slightly darker and has a shorter wing than the nominate race. 
Size
20 cm
Colors
Brown
Yellow
Bronze
Gray
White
Life Expectancy
11 years
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
White-browed Bulbul, is an omnivorous bird, feasting on fruits, nectar, and insects by foraging in shrubbery. It exhibits a distinct preference for a varied diet, expertly adapted to exploit diverse food resources within its habitat.
Habitat
The white-browed Bulbul is typically found in a variety of dry, open, and cultivated habitats including woodland edges, second growth, and dense scrublands, often characterized by thorny thickets such as Lantana and Euphorbia. It thrives in human-altered landscapes, occupying gardens, hedges, and even cinnamon plantations. While avoiding intact forests and humid regions, the white-browed Bulbul is predominantly a lowland species, residing at elevations up to 1300 meters in India and 1000 meters in Sri Lanka.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Behavior
White-browed bulbuls are usually seen singly or in pairs. They forage within bushes for fruit, nectar and insects. The breeding season is spread out from March to September and may possibly breed twice a year. Peaks in breeding occur in February and again in September. The dry season of May to July appears to be avoided for breeding in the Point Calimere region. They build a nest, a loose cup made of twigs, cobwebs and hair placed low in a thick bush and usually on the periphery. Two eggs form the typical clutch. Individuals may live for more than 11 years.
Distribution Area
This species is endemic to southern India and Sri Lanka. The northern boundary is along Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and western West Bengal (near Midnapur). It is found in dry open scrub country mainly on the plains and also occurs in gardens and woodlands with dense shrubbery.
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Bulbuls Genus
Typical Bulbuls Species
White-browed Bulbul 
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