White-eared Bulbul (Pycnonotus leucotis)
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White-eared Bulbul

Pycnonotus leucotis (Gould, 1836)

27 gWeight

The white-eared bulbul (Pycnonotus leucotis) is a member of the bulbul family.

Busiest months: October–February · Most records: India, United Arab Emirates, Iran

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

White-eared Bulbul has been recorded at 91 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 14 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Bharatpur – Keoladeo Ghana NPIndia3,922 records
  2. Private estate near Green MubazzarahUnited Arab Emirates3,218 records
  3. Mushrif Palace GardensUnited Arab Emirates1,899 records
More places
  1. Bhandup Pumping StationIndia1,634 records
  2. Wamm FarmsUnited Arab Emirates1,430 records
  3. Green MubazzarahUnited Arab Emirates1,040 records
  4. Abu Dhabi Golf and Equestrian ClubUnited Arab Emirates973 records
  5. Tehran – City ParkIran790 records
  6. Dubai Pivot FieldsUnited Arab Emirates785 records
  7. Thol Bird SanctuaryIndia687 records

Countries and regions with the most records

IndiaUnited Arab EmiratesIranQatarKuwaitPakistanOmanJordan

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

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.

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Questions

How big is the White-eared Bulbul?

The White-eared Bulbul weighs around 27 g.

Where does the White-eared Bulbul live?

Its breeding range: Palearctic: southwestern. It is most often recorded in India, United Arab Emirates and Iran.

When is the best time to see the White-eared Bulbul?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January, February, October, November and December (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the White-eared Bulbul endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the White-eared Bulbul as Least Concern.

What does the White-eared Bulbul eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the White-eared Bulbul in?

It belongs to the family Bulbuls (Pycnonotidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Weight
27 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Partial migrant
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
85 mm
Tail
83 mm
Bill
16 mm
Tarsus
20 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Palearctic: southwestern

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Bulbuls Pycnonotidae
Genus
Pycnonotus

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White-eared Bulbul

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