Himalayan Bulbul
Pycnonotus leucogenys
The Himalayan Bulbul is a cheerful, energetic, and highly vocal songbird, easily identified by its forward-curling black crest, white cheek patches, and bright yellow under-tail coverts.
Species Ecological Profile
Sourced from high-confidence eBird and regional field surveys
Open scrub, dry hillsides, orchards, forest edges, suburban gardens, and agricultural margins. Well-adapted to human habitation and found up to 2,200m altitude.
Frugivorous and insectivorous. Loves small berries, wild figs, nectar, and catches swarming termites, beetles, flies, and ants on the wing in flycatcher-like swoops.
Permanent resident in the region. Displays minor altitudinal shifts, moving down to slightly warmer valleys during peak winter cold.
April to June. Builds a neat, shallow cup nest of fine grass stems, roots, and cobwebs, placed securely in low garden bushes, brambles, or climbing ivy.
Ubiquitous and bold around Naukuchiatal. Can be spotted perched on rooftops, garden fences, and overhanging branches, whistling their bubbly, cheerful melodies throughout the day.
Photographic Log
Visual field records captured in Naukuchiatal (Click to enlarge)
