Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Himalayan Bulbul(Pycnonotus leucogenys)

Though it can be found in vide range of altitudes between 300-2400 meters yet it is more common in the higher altitudes than in the lower areas. Due to its yellow vent which differentiates it from the red vented bulbul, it is also called  Yellow vented Bulbul. About 20cm in size the bird has got a brownish crest,black throat and white cheeks.














Another bird of the category which is generally found in the north-western parts of the country i.e. the ''White-eared Bulbul'' looks similar to the Himalayan Bulbul but, it lacks the long jaunty crest and the colour of its head is black unlike that of Himalayan Bulbul.Moreover the vent in White-eared Bulbul is orangy-yellow in colour whereas it is pure yellow in case of Himalayan Bulubul.

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