White-spectacled bulbul
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Pycnonotus xanthopygos

The white-spectacled bulbul (Pycnonotus xanthopygos ) is a member of the bulbul family. It is 20–25 cm (7.9–9.8 in) in length with a wingspan of 20–25 cm (7.9–9.8 in). These birds live in fruit plantations, gardens, and cities. It is the most common member of the bulbul family in Israel and Lebanon. In Turkey, it is mainly found in the coastal Mediterranean region, but its range extends from Patara/Gelemiş near Kaş in the west to Türkoğlu in the east. Breeding populations are found from Central and Southern Turkey to Western Syria, Lebanon, Western Jordan, Israel, Sinai and western, central and southern Arabia.

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Both sexes are similar; juveniles have a browner hood and less obvious eye-rings than the adults. The nest – a small cup of thin twigs, grass stems, leaves and moss – is generally located in bushes and lined with hair, shredded bark and small roots.

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White-spectacled bulbul habitat map
White-spectacled bulbul
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References

1. White-spectacled bulbul Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White-spectacled_bulbul
2. White-spectacled bulbul on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22712681/155532923
3. Xeno-canto bird call - https://xeno-canto.org/678183

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