How many kinds of bulbuls are there?

The bulbul (bēi) is a small, lively bird belonging to the order Passerine. There are about 50 different species of bulbuls in the world. They are distributed in various regions and mainly inhabit forests, grasslands, swamps and city parks.

Here are some common bulbuls:

1. Red-billed Mountain Quail: Distributed in northern Eurasia, the color is relatively dull, with black markings on the forehead and cheeks, and white lower back and tail.

2. Brown-backed Bulbul: Distributed in Australia and New Zealand, its feathers are mainly gray-brown and dark brown, with obvious eyebrow lines and white wing stripes.

3. Gray Bulbul: Distributed in Europe, Asia and Africa, it is small in size and has gray feathers with black and white markings.

4. Lesser Bulbul: Distributed in Southeast Asia, it has a medium-sized body, bright green and yellow feathers, and a black head and face.

It should be noted that there may be differences in the classification of birds between different regions and cultures, so the so-called "bulbul" may be called different names in different regions, or some birds may be mistaken for bulbs. .

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