Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Up Close with Qatar's White-Eared Bulbul

 I was sitting on the terrace of a famous comfort-food tea house in the Katara district when this little bird came over to me. This is the famous white-eared bulbul, Qatar's national bird.



The white-eared bulbul (Pycnonotus leucotis) is a small, cheerful bird native to South Asia and the Middle East, particularly known as the national bird of Qatar. Its distinctive feature is the white "ear patch" on its head, which contrasts beautifully with its dark plumage. It is often found in gardens, parks, and urban environments, where it is unafraid of being close to people.




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