Hypsipetes amaurotis
The brown-eared bulbul (Hypsipetes amaurotis) is a medium-sized bulbul native to eastern Asia. It is extremely common within the northern parts of its range and is a familiar bird throughout Japan and Korea, but in Taiwan is rare and limited to Orchid Island.
What is the scientific name of the Brown-eared Bulbul?
The scientific name of the Brown-eared Bulbul is Hypsipetes amaurotis.
How many Brown-eared Bulbul sightings have been recorded?
19,314 observations of the Brown-eared Bulbul have been recorded on iNaturalist.
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