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Grey-eyed Bulbul (Iole propinqua)

Grey-eyed Bulbul

Iole propinqua

Least Concern

Overview

The grey-eyed bulbul (Iole propinqua) is a species of songbird in the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. It is currently listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Habitat

This species is found in Southeast Asia, inhabiting subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. Its range extends across southern China, Vietnam, Myanmar, Thailand, and Indochina, with five recognised subspecies distributed across these regions.

Did you know?

The species was originally described in the genus Criniger and is still classified by some authorities within the genus Hypsipetes, highlighting ongoing taxonomic debates.

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