Yellow-browed Bulbul
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| Iole indica (Jerdon, 1839) |
The Yellow-browed Bulbul, Iole indica, is a member of the bulbul family of passerine birds. It is resident breeder in the hills of Sri Lanka and the Western Ghats of India.
This is a bird of moist secondary growth and farmland. Despite its restricted range, it is quite readily found at sites such as Kitulgala and Sinharaja in Sri Lanka and the Western Ghats foothills in Goa. It builds its nest in a tree; two or three eggs is a typical clutch.
The Yellow-browed Bulbul is about 20cm (7 inches) in length, with a long tail. It has olive upperparts and bright yellow underparts. The dark bill and eye contrast with the yellow around the eye.
Sexes are similar in plumage, but young birds are duller than adults, especially on the face and flanks. The flight is bouncing and woodpecker-like. Yellow-browed Bulbuls feed on fruit and insects.
Reference
- Birds of India by Grimmett, Inskipp and Inskipp, ISBN 0-691-04910-6