Bulbul (White-cheeked)

Also known as a Himalayan Bulbul. This species is distinguished by its black head, white cheeks and yellow patch under tail. Both sexes have the same color. The song is a 4-piece whistle, which resembles an accelerated Oriole whistle.

If they are mixed with humans from a young age, they will become friendly to humans. It is found in the northern regions of the Indian Subcontinent as well as some adjoining areas

This Bulbul makes a small cup-shaped nest, made of herbs, roots and twigs. The nest is usually built in the bush or low tree branch. The female lays usually three eggs, which are incubated for 12 days. The chicks leave the nest 9-11 days old. Flips are evaluated as two or three during the summer. During the breeding of this bird is very combative towards other birds.

Photographed at Bird Kingdom, Niagara Falls, Ontario