Himalayan Bulbul

Description:

Himalayan Bulbul is a greyish brown bulbul, with conspicuous white cheeks which contrast with the entirely black hood. The mountain variety has a crest on its head, while those in the plains don’t have it. The bright yellow undertail-coverts contrast noticeably with the white underparts. It has a black head and throat, with bold white blaze below eye, over cheeks and on the sides of neck. The upperparts are dull grey with darker flight feathers, and black-brown tail whose feathers show terminal white spots. The chest is pale dusky-brown. The underparts are pale grey-buff, almost grey-white on rear flanks. Vent is rich yellow. Eyes are red-brown, with narrow yellow eye ring. It has black bill and legs. Both sexes are similar. Juvenile has duller, browner head than adult.

Habitat:

Seen at 4000ft ASL.

Notes:

Himalayan Bulbul catches insects on the ground. It also hawks flying insects. It starts the pursuit from a perch, often in the evening.