Pale-faced bulbul
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Pycnonotus leucops

The pale-faced bulbul (Pycnonotus leucops ) is a songbird in the bulbul family. It is endemic to the island of Borneo.

Appearance

At 17.5–19 cm long the pale-faced bulbul is smaller than the flavescent bulbul, with which it was once lumped, which reach 21.5–22 cm in length. Its colouring is mainly brown or grey-brown, darker above than below, with a white or whitish face and throat, and bright yellow undertail-coverts.

Distribution

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The bulbul is found in the mountains of Borneo in montane primary forest, ranging in altitude from about 900 m to 3500 m above sea level.

References

1. Pale-faced bulbul Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pale-faced_bulbul
2. Pale-faced bulbul on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/103834499/104340974

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