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Yellow-eared Bulbul

Pycnonotus penicillatus · Species of bird
Family
Order
Passeriformes
Codes
yeebul1, YEBU

About the Yellow-eared Bulbul

The yellow-eared bulbul is a species of songbird in the bulbul family of passerine birds. It is an endemic resident breeder in the highlands of Sri Lanka. The common name is also used as an alternate name for the yellow-throated bulbul.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyBulbuls (Pycnonotidae)
SpeciesPycnonotus penicillatus
Species Codesyeebul1, YEBU

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Yellow-eared Bulbul belong to?

The Yellow-eared Bulbul (Pycnonotus penicillatus) belongs to the Bulbuls family (Pycnonotidae), in the order Passeriformes.

How can I identify the Yellow-eared Bulbul?

The yellow-eared bulbul is a species of songbird in the bulbul family of passerine birds. It is an endemic resident breeder in the highlands of Sri Lanka. The common name is also used as an alternate name for the yellow-throated bulbul....

Where can I report a Yellow-eared Bulbul sighting?

You can log sightings of Yellow-eared Bulbul on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yeebul1, or on iNaturalist.