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White-spectacled Bulbul
Pycnonotus xanthopygos (Hemprich & Ehrenberg, 1833)
38 gWeight
The white-spectacled bulbul (Pycnonotus xanthopygos) is a member of the bulbul family.
Busiest months: March–April · Most records: Israel, United Arab Emirates, Türkiye
Where and when it's recorded
White-spectacled Bulbul has been recorded at 48 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 9 countries and regions.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Jerusalem Bird ObservatoryIsrael6,095 records
- International Birding and Research Center Eilat (IBRCE)Israel5,836 records
- Private estate near Green MubazzarahUnited Arab Emirates3,143 records
More places
- Gazelle ValleyIsrael3,011 records
- Eilat – KM20 Flamingo Pools 20Israel2,444 records
- Poleg MarshIsrael1,486 records
- Hatzuk Beach TLVIsrael1,429 records
- Hama'apil FishpondsIsrael1,347 records
- Yeruham LakeIsrael1,172 records
- Eilat – KM19 Sewage Ponds 19Israel1,126 records
Countries and regions with the most records
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-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.
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Questions
How big is the White-spectacled Bulbul?
The White-spectacled Bulbul weighs around 38 g.
Where does the White-spectacled Bulbul live?
Its breeding range: Palearctic: southern Turkey and Syria to Yemen and Oman. It is most often recorded in Israel, United Arab Emirates and Türkiye.
When is the best time to see the White-spectacled Bulbul?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in March and April (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the White-spectacled Bulbul endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the White-spectacled Bulbul as Least Concern.
What does the White-spectacled Bulbul eat?
Main food: Fruit.
What family is the White-spectacled Bulbul in?
It belongs to the family Bulbuls (Pycnonotidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Weight
- 38 g
- Habitat
- Shrubland
- Diet
- Fruit
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 92 mm
- Tail
- 89 mm
- Bill
- 19 mm
- Tarsus
- 22 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Palearctic: southern Turkey and Syria to Yemen and Oman
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Bulbuls Pycnonotidae
- Genus
- Pycnonotus
Other birds in the genus Pycnonotus
Cream-vented BulbulPycnonotus simplex
Olive-winged BulbulPycnonotus plumosus
Asian Red-eyed BulbulPycnonotus brunneus
Straw-headed BulbulPycnonotus zeylanicus
Spot-necked BulbulPycnonotus tympanistrigus
Cream-eyed BulbulPycnonotus pseudosimplex
Ashy-fronted BulbulPycnonotus cinereifrons
White-browed BulbulPycnonotus luteolus
Ayeyarwady BulbulPycnonotus blanfordi
Streak-eared BulbulPycnonotus conradi
Pale-eyed BulbulPycnonotus davisoni
Stripe-throated BulbulPycnonotus finlaysoni
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