As you walk around Beijing parks, you are very likely to see a pretty bird with a large white patch covering its head. In Chinese, the bird is known as "baitou wen," which literally means "white-head old man." In English, the bird is known as light-vented bulbul or Chinese bulbul.
The light-vented bulbul is abundant in southern China. They typically live in the south of the Yangtze River. But since the 1990s, they are increasingly seen in northern parts of the country. Some experts say climate change has pushed the birds north. Today, light-vented bulbul is one of the most commonly seen birds in Beijing, China's capital.
People love light-vented bulbul. The bird is chatty and sings dozens of different types of songs. Here are some photos of light-vented bulbuls taken in Beijing.
Light-vented bulbuls are often seen in gardens with plentiful trees. /Photo by Ding Qian
Light-vented bulbuls eat fruits, seeds and insects. /Photo by Ding Qian
A light-vented bulbul is a species of bird in the bulbul family. /Photo by Ding Qian
A light-vented bulbul on a bamboo plant. /Photo by Ding Qian
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