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SPECIES PROFILE
White-eared Bulbul (Pycnonotus leucotis)
Pycnonotus
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Aves
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Indian subcontinent Middle East
DIET
Omnivorous
HABITAT
Scrub gardens urban parks
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Aves
ORDER
Passeriformes
FAMILY
Pycnonotidae
GENUS
Pycnonotus
📋 Description
SIZE
18-20 cm long 25-35 g
COLORATION
Olive-brown with white cheek patch black head
ADAPTATIONS
Strong bill for fruit eating skulking behavior
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Scrub gardens urban parks
DIET
Omnivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Indian subcontinent Middle East
REPRODUCTION
Lays 2-3 eggs in cup nests incubated 12-14 days
DIET DETAILS
Fruits insects berries
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Habitat loss pesticide use
💡 Interesting Facts
1
Cheeky Songsters: White-eared Bulbuls forage with 30-gram bodies eating 12 grams of fruits daily in Delhi's gardens. Their white cheeks are distinctive.
2
Urban Dwellers: These bulbuls cover 3000 sq km in Gujarat's parks nesting in shrubs. Urban sprawl boosts their range.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Okhla Bird Sanctuary in Delhi
Jamnagar in Gujarat
Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Mumbai Maharashtra
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Year-round Urban gardens ensure visibility for spotting bulbuls
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Listen for white-eared bulbuls' cheerful calls in bushes
