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  The White-eared Bulbul (Pycnonotus leucotis), or White-cheeked Bulbul, is a member of the bulbul family. It is found in south-western Asia from India to the Arabian peninsula   Range map from www.oiseaux.net - Ornithological Portal Oiseaux.net
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 Distribution of P. leucotis (light green) and P. leucogenys (dark green)
in the South Asian region - Click HERE for bigger map By Akoolad - Own work, CC0,
https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=25633758 Taxonomy and systematics The white-eared bulbul was originally described in the genus Ixos. The white-eared bulbul is considered to belong to a superspecies along with the Himalayan bulbul, white-spectacled bulbul, African red-eyed bulbul, Cape bulbul, and the common bulbul. Formerly, some authorities considered the white-eared bulbul to be a subspecies of the Himalayan Bulbul. The alternate name, white-cheeked bulbul, is also used by the Himalayan bulbul. In Iran it is sometimes referred to as “the bulbul of Tehran” Subspecies Two subspecies are recognized: • Arabian white-cheeked bulbul (P. l. mesopotamia) - Ticehurst, 1918: Found in north-eastern Arabia, southern Iraq and south-western Iran • P. l. leucotis - (Gould, 1836): Found in southern Iran, southern Afghanistan, Pakistan and north-western India Description This species is very similar in appearance to the Himalayan white-cheeked bulbul but smaller and uncrested, and with a larger white cheek patch. It has a pale bare eye-ring. The vent is orange yellow. Sexes are alike. It is found in scrub forest and gardenland. Also found in flocks or pairs in the mangroves, gorging on the fruits of the Meswak bush. Usually seen in pairs or small groups. It feeds on fruits and insects, and breeds in March–June.
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 Conservation status
 Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 23 March 2017
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  Sighted: (Date of first photo that I could use) 25 November 2018 Location: Al Khoud, Oman  White-eared Bulbul - Al Khoud, Oman - 25 November 2018
 White-eared Bulbul - Bimmah Sinkhole, Oman - 27 November 2018
 White-eared Bulbul - Bimmah Sinkhole, Oman - 27 November 2018
 White-eared Bulbul - Bimmah Sinkhole, Oman - 27 November 2018
 White-eared Bulbul - Al-Qurm Natural Park in Muscat, Oman - 28 November 2018
 White-eared Bulbul - Al-Qurm Natural Park in Muscat, Oman - 28 November 2018
 White-eared Bulbul - Al-Qurm Natural Park in Muscat, Oman - 28 November 2018
 White-eared Bulbul - Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary in Dubai, U.A.E - 29 November 2018
 White-eared Bulbul - Mercure Grand Jebel Hafeet Al Ain Hotel, U.A.E - 1 December 2018
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