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The Himalayan bulbul is about 18 cm in length, with a wingspan of 25.5–28 cm and an average weight of 30 g. Its head, throat, and crest are black and white. The back, side, and lengthy tail are brown, the underside is pale yellow. Sexes have similar plumage. The song is a beautiful 4-part whistle, which resembles an accelerated oriole whistle.
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When to see the Himalayan Bulbul
One bar for each month. Filled bars are the 9 months with records; pale bars are months with none. The wide bar is February, the month with the most records.
Where to see the Himalayan Bulbul
The map shades 6 countries with regular records, and 1 more in a lighter tone where the bird turns up only as a stray. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
Recorded as a rare visitor in United Arab Emirates.
About the Himalayan Bulbul
The Himalayan bulbul, or white-cheeked bulbul, is a species of songbird in the bulbul family found in Central and South Asia.
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Easily confused with
Ayeyarwady BulbulPycnonotus blanfordiThe Ayeyarwady bulbul is a member of the bulbul family of passerine birds.
African Red-eyed BulbulPycnonotus nigricansThe African red-eyed bulbul ranges from 19 to 21 centimeters (7-8 inches) in length and weighs 30-48 grams (1-1.7 ounces).
Cape BulbulPycnonotus capensisThe Cape bulbul is 19–21 cm (7.5–8.3 in) long, mainly dull, blackish brown with a diagnostic white eye-ring, and yellow undertail coverts.
Side by side: Cape Bulbul vs Himalayan Bulbul · African Red-eyed Bulbul vs Himalayan Bulbul · Himalayan Bulbul vs Yellow-browed Bulbul · Himalayan Bulbul vs Styan's Bulbul
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