Endemic Birds of Sri Lanka
 
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20 cm in length.


 


This Bird is not a shy bird. It is usually found in pairs or in small flocks. It feeds mainly on both fruits and insects.

The main breeding season is in February-May and the secondary breeding season is in August-October. There nest is a stout mass of green moss with a deep well lined with fine rootlets or other fibers.  Two white or pink ground-colour eggs are measure about 23.4×16.7 mm.  


 


Forrest, gardens & close to forests. Breeding Ground is  Hill Country. Common.

Sri Lanka Yellow-Eared Bulbul
Local Name : Sri Lanka Kahakan-Kondaya
Scientific Name : Pycnontus penicilatus (Blyth)

 


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