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| − | The Light-vented Bulbul (also Chinese Bulbul), Pycnonotus sinensis, is a bird and a member of the bulbul family. | + | The Light-vented Bulbul (also Chinese Bulbul, 白头鹎 in chinese), Pycnonotus sinensis, is a bird and a member of the bulbul family. |
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. | 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. | ||
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==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
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. | 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. | ||
Revision as of 09:09, 23 September 2007
- Pycnonotus sinensis
Identification
Photographed: Lamma Island, Hong Kong.
The Light-vented Bulbul (also Chinese Bulbul, 白头鹎 in chinese), Pycnonotus sinensis, is a bird and a member of the bulbul family.
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.
Distribution
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.
