Red-whiskered Bulbul
NameRed-whiskered Bulbul
Common NameRed-whiskered Bulbul
Scientific NamePycnonotus jocosus
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)26.5
Length (cm)18.5
Weight (g)33.5
Plumage DetailsThis bulbul has brown upperparts and white underparts. Its head is white with a prominent black crest and a distinctive red patch below the eye, resembling whiskers. The vent area is a striking bright red.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, cheerful, and often complex calls, typically described as a 'kip-kip-krr-krr' or a 'pretty-pretty-dear' whistle. It has a varied repertoire of chirps, whistles, and chattering notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsopen woodland, scrubland, gardens, parks, agricultural areas, urban environments
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to tropical Asia, ranging from India and Sri Lanka eastward through Southeast Asia to southern China. It has also been widely introduced to various parts of the world, including Florida, California, Hawaii, and Australia.
Identifying Featuresprominent black crest, white cheeks, red patch below eye, red vent, brown upperparts, white underparts
Description
The Red-whiskered Bulbul is a medium-sized passerine bird characterized by its prominent pointed black crest and distinctive red patch below the eye. It is an active and vocal species, often found foraging for fruits and insects in open woodlands and gardens.
