Common Name: Yellow Eared Bulbul
Scientific Name: Pycnonotus penicillatus
Animal Family: Pycnonotidae
Description: The yellow-eared bulbul is about 20 cm (7.9 in) in length, with a short tail. Yellow- eared bulbul build their nest in a bush with to eggs in a typical clutch. Nests are open and cup shaped. Material such as roots, and lichen are used in building the nests. Breeding season usually occurs around February-May and again August-October
Population: The population size is unknown, and hence cannot be assessed under the population size criterion.
Found where: It is found in Jungle and wooded areas and home gardens. The bird can be observed in the Hoton Plains National Park and Victoria Park in Nuwara Eliya.
Habitat: This species is abundant in mature, degraded forests and eucalyptus plantation in montane regions of Sri Lanka, generally at 850-2200 m. Yellow eared bulbul build their nest in a bush.
Foods: They feed on fruit and insects.
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