Himalayan Bulbul lives in a variety of habitats along the Himalayas from northern Afghanistan to northeast India. #nepal #nature #birding #bird #birds #bulbul #himalayanbulbul
๐ Himalayan bulbul (Pycnonotus leucogenys) The Himalayan bulbul or White-cheeked bulbul, is a small, plump bird with a distinctive black and white head, throat, and crest. The rest of its plumage is brown, with a pale yellow lower underside. It has a short, recurved bill, and a lengthy tail. These birds are known for their energetic and noisy behavior, often seen hopping around in small flocks or pairs. They are common visitors to gardens and parks, where they can be observed foraging for insects and fruits. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) Distribution: Northern regions of the Indian subcontinent, near the Himalayas. Class: Aves (Birds) Order: Passeriformes (Passerines/Perching birds) Infraorder: Passerides (Songbirds) Family: Pycnonotidae (Bulbuls) Genus: Pycnonotus Species: Pycnonotus leucogenys (Himalayan bulbul) CC: YKOW ๐ท: Photo by balouriarajesh via Pixabay
๐ Himalayan bulbul (Pycnonotus leucogenys) #AsianBirds | #HimalayanBulbul #WhiteCheekedBulbul | #Bulbuls #Songbirds #PerchingBirds ๐ท: Photo by balouriarajesh ๐ฆ #BirdsOfTheWorld #BOTW #birds