Brown-eared bulbul (Hypsipetes amaurotis)
Brown-eared bulbul (Hypsipetes amaurotis) - I took this photo in Kyoto, Japan
Key data
Size: 28 cm
Weight: 30 . 35 g
Diet: Insects, berries, seeds
Season: Migratory bird
Observation tip: Russia, China, Korea, Taiwan, Japan
Photography tips:
Lens: 400 mm or greater
Difficulty level: difficult
The Brown-eared bulbul (Hypsipetes amaurotis) is native to East Asia. It is extremely common within the northern part of its range and can be found from southern Sakhalin to the northern Philippines. Measuring about 28 cm in length, Brown-eared bulbul
are gray-brown with brown cheeks and a long tail. Although they prefer wooded areas, they easily adapt to urban and rural environments, and their loud, squeaky calls are familiar in most areas of Japan.
Male and female Brown-eared bulbul (Hypsipetes amaurotis) look very similar, with the male possibly displaying slightly stronger colors during the breeding season. They are skilled singers, capable of a variety of melodies and trills, which they often perform from an elevated position to signal their presence or defend their territory. This species is a widespread inhabitant of forests, both deciduous and coniferous, as well as gardens and parks. The bird feed on a variety of insects and fruits, and during the breeding season, they collect spiders and caterpillars for their young.
In some areas, the bird is a well-known commensal bird that can colonize and breed in urban areas. The species is not considered to be endangered, although it is threatened locally by habitat loss and hunting.
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mein Name ist Markus und seit 2014 widme ich mich der Video- & Fotografie von Naturmotiven. Diese Leidenschaft begann während meiner zahlreichen Reisen durch Japan - von Hokkaido im Norden bis hinunter nach Okinawa im Süden. Diese Erfahrungen haben mich wieder stärker mit der Natur verbunden und auch die WildeNatur vor meiner eigenen Haustür entdecken lassen.
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My name is Markus, and I've been passionate about video and photography of nature scenes since 2014. This passion started during my many trips across Japan—from the northern reaches of Hokkaido all the way down to Okinawa in the south. These journeys have helped me reconnect with nature and also explore the wild beauty right outside my own front door.