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White-spectacled Bulbul

Pycnonotus xanthopygos · Species of bird
Family
Order
Passeriformes
Codes
whsbul1, WSBU

About the White-spectacled Bulbul

The white-spectacled bulbul is a member of the bulbul family. It is 20–25 cm (7.9–9.8 in) in length with a wingspan of 20–25 cm (7.9–9.8 in). These birds live in fruit plantations, gardens, and cities. It is the most common member of the bulbul family in Israel and Lebanon. In Turkey, it is mainly found in the coastal Mediterranean region, but its range extends from Patara/Gelemiş near Kaş in the west to Türkoğlu in the east. Breeding populations are found from Central and Southern Turkey to Western Syria, Lebanon, Western Jordan, Israel, Sinai and western, central and southern Arabia.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyBulbuls (Pycnonotidae)
SpeciesPycnonotus xanthopygos
Species Codeswhsbul1, WSBU

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the White-spectacled Bulbul belong to?

The White-spectacled Bulbul (Pycnonotus xanthopygos) belongs to the Bulbuls family (Pycnonotidae), in the order Passeriformes.

How can I identify the White-spectacled Bulbul?

The white-spectacled bulbul is a member of the bulbul family. It is 20–25 cm (7.9–9.8 in) in length with a wingspan of 20–25 cm (7.9–9.8 in). These birds live in fruit plantations, gardens, and cities. It is the most common member of the bulbul family in Israel and Lebanon. In Turkey, it is mainly f...

Where can I report a White-spectacled Bulbul sighting?

You can log sightings of White-spectacled Bulbul on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whsbul1, or on iNaturalist.