Yellow-eared Bulbul
Pycnonotus penicillatus
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Sri Lanka
- Family
- Bulbuls (Pycnonotidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The yellow-eared bulbul (Pycnonotus penicillatus) 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.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Highlands of Sri Lanka.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Yellow-eared bulbul
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
