Gray-eyed Bulbul
Iole propinqua
Drab, undistinguished-looking bulbul. Predominantly gray-brown with a white throat and slight rufous tones on the wings and tail. Pale eye and unmarked head distinguish it from other plain brownish bulbuls within its range. Tends to be seen solitarily or in pairs but will occasionally join mixed flocks or forage in larger groups at fruiting trees. Unmusical; gives a loud, ringing nasal note, often repetitively.
Taxonomy
The grey-eyed bulbul was originally described in the genus Criniger and classified by some authorities within the genus Hypsipetes.<p>Five subspecies are currently recognized:
- Scientific name
- Iole propinqua
- Authority
- (Oustalet, 1903)
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Pycnonotidae
- Genus
- Iole
Range and habitat
- Migration
- Resident species
Conservation
- Population trend
- stable
Photos
Bird Calls
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