White-eared bulbul
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Pycnonotus leucotis

The white-eared bulbul (Pycnonotus leucotis ) is a member of the bulbul family. It is found in south-western Asia from India to the Arabian peninsula.

Distribution

Geography

It is native to the western reaches of India, much of Pakistan, southern Afghanistan, coastal Iran, as well as much of the two-river basin in Iraq, Kuwait, and the island of Bahrain.

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It has been introduced to the remaining Arabian Gulf countries including Oman, the UAE, and Qatar.

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White-eared bulbul habitat map
White-eared bulbul habitat map
White-eared bulbul
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Habits and Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Seasonal behavior
Bird's call

Diet and Nutrition

Population

Conservation

The species is listed by the IUCN as "Least Concern" as of 2018 but population sizes are declining.

References

1. White-eared bulbul Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White-eared_bulbul
2. White-eared bulbul on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22712687/132101885
3. Xeno-canto bird call - https://xeno-canto.org/637696

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