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Himalayan BulBul

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The  Himalayan bulbul or white-cheeked bulbul, is a species of  songbird  in the  bulbul  family found in Central and South Asia.   The Himalayan bulbul is about 18 cm in length, with a wingspan of 25.5–28 cm and an average weight of 30 g. Its head, throat, and crest are black and white. The back, side, and lengthy tail are brown, the underside is pale yellow. Sexes have similar plumage. The song is a beautiful 4-piece whistle, which resembles an accelerated oriole  whistle.   The species occurs in the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent and some adjoining areas. It is found in and near the Himalayas. They are usually found in forests and shrubland and also comes into gardens and parks. They feed on insects and other small invertebrates, as well as berries, fruits, seeds, buds and nectar.