White-browed Bulbul (Pycnonotus luteolus)
About the White-browed Bulbul
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. Two subspecies are recognized: P. l. luteolus - (Lesson, 1841): Found in central and southern India P. l. insulae - Whistler & Kinnear, 1932: Found in Sri Lanka.
A real field recording of the White-browed Bulbul. Press play and focus on the rhythm and pitch of each phrase.
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1 recording on this page · licensed CC BY-SA ×1 · mirrored on this server, free for commercial reuse · recorded in India, Sri Lanka · xeno-canto lists 84 recordings for this species in total.
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