About Pycnonotus xanthopygos (Hemprich & Ehrenberg, 1833)
The white-spectacled bulbul, with the scientific name Pycnonotus xanthopygos, is a member of the bulbul family. Adults of this species measure 20–25 cm (7.9–9.8 in) in length, and have a wingspan of 20–25 cm (7.9–9.8 in). This bird species inhabits fruit plantations, gardens, and cities. It is the most common member of the bulbul family in Israel and Lebanon. In Turkey, it occurs mainly in the coastal Mediterranean region, and its range extends from Patara/Gelemiş near Kaş in the west to Türkoğlu in the east. Breeding populations of the white-spectacled bulbul are found from Central and Southern Turkey to Western Syria, Lebanon, Western Jordan, Israel, Sinai, and western, central, and southern Arabia. Male and female individuals of this species look similar. Juveniles have a browner hood and less obvious eye-rings than adult white-spectacled bulbuls. The nest of this species is a small cup shape built from thin twigs, grass stems, leaves, and moss. Nests are generally placed in bushes, and lined with hair, shredded bark, and small roots.
