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White-eared Bulbul
- Scientific name
- Pycnonotus leucotis
- Family
- Pycnonotidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Shrubland
- Wing shape
- Rounded
- Tail shape
- Notched
Where it came from
The White-eared Bulbul, scientifically classified as Pycnonotus leucotis, is a passerine bird native to the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent. It is characterized by its distinctive white cheek patches, dark brown upperparts, and a notable crest, which have made it a subject of interest for naturalists and ornithologists documenting the avian diversity of arid and scrubland habitats throughout the twentieth century.
The taxonomy of the species was formally established based on observations of its behavior and morphology, such as its rounded wing shape and notched tail, which facilitate its agile movement through dense shrubbery and gardens. It has long been valued in regional cultural contexts for its lively vocalizations, and its visual characteristics have been frequently documented in field guides and biological surveys intended to catalog the biodiversity of the Iranian plateau and neighboring regions.
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