About the Pale-eyed Bulbul
The pale-eyed bulbul, is a species of songbird in the bulbul family of passerine birds. It is found in south-eastern Asia where its natural habitats are tropical moist lowland forest and tropical moist montane forest. It is a common species and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has assessed it as being of "least concern".
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The pale-eyed bulbul grows to a length of about 20 cm (8 in). The plumage of both sexes is predominantly dull brown with the exception of the forehead, ear coverts, throat and upper breast which are boldly streaked with yellow. The leading edges of the wings and the outer tail feathers are yellowish, the lower breast and belly are streaked with white, and the area around the vent is yellow. Juveniles are similar to adults but the yellow-colouring is more muted. The song is a rather variable loud, clear sequence of throaty notes.
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Where the Pale-eyed Bulbul lives
When to see the Pale-eyed Bulbul
Peak activity in January · a winter visitor species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Straw-headed BulbulPycnonotus zeylanicusThe straw-headed bulbul is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae.
Orange-spotted BulbulPycnonotus bimaculatusUp to 20 cm long.
Spot-necked BulbulPycnonotus tympanistrigusThe spot-necked bulbul is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae.
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