The White-eared Bulbul, also called the White-cheeked Bulbul, is native to southwest Asia, the Himalayas and northwest India. It used to be considered a subspecies of the Himalayan Bulbul, P. leucogenys (Central Asia and Himalayas), which is also referred to as the White-cheeked Bulbul and has similar plumage, but is a larger bird with a distinctive curled crest.

Male and female have similar plumage including a yellow vent. They have adapted to live near humans.

The name "bulbul" derives from Farsi for nightingale in view of their pretty, whistling song.

  

  

The Chinese or Light-vented Bulbul is native to Southeast Asia.