Least ConcernOmnivoreShrublandCup nestSmall · 27 g
About the White-eared Bulbul
The white-eared bulbul is a member of the bulbul family. It is found in south-western Asia from India to the Arabian peninsula.
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Where the White-eared Bulbul lives
Regular rangeRare visitor
India
United Arab Emirates
Iran
Kuwait
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
Oman
Pakistan
Iraq
Bahrain
Jordan
Türkiye
Syria
Afghanistan
Recorded as a rare visitor in Germany, Israel, Norway, Belgium, Spain.
When to see the White-eared Bulbul
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Peak activity in December · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
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.
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).
Himalayan BulbulPycnonotus leucogenysThe Himalayan bulbul is about 18 cm in length, with a wingspan of 25.5–28 cm and an average weight of 30 g.
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