Red-whiskered Bulbul
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NameRed-whiskered Bulbul
Common NameRed-whiskered Bulbul
Scientific NamePycnonotus jocosus
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)26.5
Length (cm)20.5
Weight (g)33.5
Plumage DetailsThis bulbul has brown upperparts and whitish underparts, often with a faint brown band across the chest. Its head is black with a tall, pointed black crest, white cheeks, and a striking red patch below the eye. The vent area is also a distinctive red.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a loud, cheerful, and often complex song, frequently described as a 'kip-pe-chew' or 'pretty-pretty-dear'. It also produces various chirps, scolding notes, and alarm calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest edge, open woodland, scrubland, gardens, urban parks, agricultural areas
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to tropical Asia, ranging from India and Sri Lanka eastward through Southeast Asia to southern China. It has been widely introduced and established in various other parts of the world, including Florida, California, Hawaii, Australia, and Mauritius.
Identifying Featuresprominent black crest, white cheeks with red patch below eye, red vent, brown upperparts, white underparts
Description
The Red-whiskered Bulbul is a medium-sized passerine bird known for its distinctive pointed black crest and a prominent red patch below its eye. It is an active and vocal species, often found foraging in trees and shrubs in a variety of open habitats.
