Pycnonotus luteolus
The White-browed Bulbul (*Pycnonotus luteolus*) is a captivating and common songbird endemic to the Indian subcontinent, easily recognized by its distinctive facial markings. This medium-sized bulbul typically measures about 20 cm (7.9 inches) in length and weighs between 25-45 grams. Its plumage features dull olive-green upperparts contrasting with whitish underparts, which transition to a noticeable yellowish wash on the vent. The most striking field mark is the prominent white supercilium ...
This bulbul primarily inhabits dry scrubland, open woodlands, gardens, and forest edges, favoring areas with dense undergrowth for cover and foraging, typically found from sea level up to moderate elevations.
Its diet primarily consists of insects, berries, fruits, and nectar, which it obtains by gleaning, snatching, and plucking from foliage and flowers.
The White-browed Bulbul is a diurnal and highly active species, frequently observed foraging through vegetation during the day and roosting communally or solitarily in dense thickets at night. Its foraging strategy involves gleaning insects from foliage, snatching flying insects, and plucking ber...
The White-browed Bulbul is endemic to the Indian subcontinent, with its primary breeding and year-round range spanning peninsular India and Sri Lanka. In India, its distribution extends from the western part of the Aravalli range in Rajasthan, across Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Goa, and...
Least Concern
- The White-browed Bulbul's distinctive white supercilium acts like a natural 'eyebrow', making it one of the easiest bulbuls to identify in its diverse range. - Despite its preference for natural scrubland, it is highly adaptable and commonly thrives in urban gardens, parks, and agricultural are...