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White Eared Bulbul |
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DESCRIPTION
7 inches (18cm). White neck, breast sides and bell, darker greyish-brown
on top, yellowish at vent.
NATURAL DISTRIBUTION
Iran to West Pakistan.
HABITAT
Often in large groups, in wooded areas near water, and often near people
in winter. Can damage fruit crops. Builds nest in thick bush.
DIET
Fruit, softbill food, mynah pellets, live food.
SPECIAL NEEDS
Intolerant of cold; house indoors in lightly heated area during winter.
CAGE LIFE
Lively, inquisitive, tame. Normally pleasant, but during breeding season
can be destructive, and may interfere with nests of other birds. House
in densely planted flight, free cup-shaped nest. Lays 2 to 4 whitish eggs
with red blotches, dots and stripes. Incubation 12 to 13 days by female,
male will feed, fledging 14 to 17 days.
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