Light-vented Bulbul
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 Light-vented Bulbul, Pycnonotus sinensis
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| Pycnonotus sinensis (Gmelin, 1789) |
The Light-vented Bulbul (also Chinese Bulbul), Pycnonotus sinensis, is a bird and a member of the bulbul family.
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[edit] Characteristic
The particular characteristic is the large white patch covering the nape and the sides of its black head. It also sings very brightly and variably with a 'cha-ko-lee...cha-ko-lee...' sound.
[edit] Populations
They are common in East Asia. The population can be found in Hong Kong, mainland China, Taiwan, Korea and Japan.
The birds of Taiwan are of an endemic subspecies.
[edit] References
- BirdLife International (2004). Pycnonotus sinensis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 12 May 2006. Database entry includes justification for why this species is of least concern
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