# Light-vented Bulbul

*Pycnonotus sinensis*

They are known as 'white-headed weng' in Chinese, translating to 'white-headed old man' due to the distinctive white patch on the back of their heads.

- **Taxonomy:** Animalia › Chordata › Aves › Passeriformes › Pycnonotidae › Pycnonotus
- **IUCN Red List status:** Least Concern
- **Population trend:** increasing
- **Biome:** urban
- **Habitat:** Subtropical forests, shrublands, agricultural orchards, urban parks, and residential gardens.
- **Diet:** Omnivorous, feeding on berries, fruits, seeds, and small insects.
- **Range:** China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, Vietnam, South Korea
- **Size:** 18-20 cm in length, 30-45 g in weight
- **Lifespan:** 3-5 years
- **Active:** diurnal
- **Threats:** Pesticide usage reducing insect prey, window collisions in urban areas, and localized capture for the pet trade.
- **Safe to approach?:** Harmless and accustomed to humans. Observe from a respectful distance (5-10 feet) to avoid disturbing their nesting or foraging. Do not offer processed human food; planting native berry-producing shrubs is a safe way to support them.

## About

The light-vented bulbul ( Pycnonotus sinensis ) is a species of bird in the bulbul family. It is found in central and southern China, northern Vietnam and Taiwan.

## Sources

- Plate: https://gaia-dex.com/species/132013b2-1174-4207-b452-c0247e2ecf34
- iNaturalist: https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/14621
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pycnonotus sinensis
- Conservation status: IUCN Red List category, as recorded by Gaia-Dex
- Photo: https://inaturalist-open-data.s3.amazonaws.com/photos/59227685/medium.jpeg (葉子, CC0, via iNaturalist)

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