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White-browed Bulbul

Pycnonotus luteolus

Description:

The White-browed Bulbul ( Pycnonotus luteolus) is a member of the bulbul family of passerine birds. It is a resident breeder in Sri Lanka and peninsular India. Largely olive coloured above with whitish underparts, it has a pale supercilium and a yellow vent. They are found in dense scrub habitats, where they skulk within vegetation and can be difficult to see although their loud and distinct burst of calls is distinctive.

Habitat:

It is found in dry open scrub country mainly on the plains and also occurs in gardens and woodlands with dense shrubbery.

Notes:

Juvenile

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NuwanChathuranga
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NuwanChathuranga

Alawwa, Sri Lanka

Spotted on Oct 23, 2012
Submitted on Oct 23, 2012

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