Red-whiskered Bulbul
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NameRed-whiskered Bulbul
Common NameRed-whiskered Bulbul
Scientific NamePycnonotus jocosus
FamilyPycnonotidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)20
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsThe Red-whiskered Bulbul has a prominent black crest, white cheeks with a distinctive red patch below the eye, and a thin black malar stripe. Its upperparts are brown, and its underparts are whitish, with a bright red vent. The tail is long and dark with white tips on the outer feathers.
Vocalization / CallIts call is a distinctive, cheerful, and often loud 'kip-kip-kippy' or 'pretty-pretty-pretty' whistle, sometimes described as a scolding chatter.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, shrubland, garden, urban, cultivated land
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to tropical Asia, ranging from India and Sri Lanka eastward to Southeast Asia and southern China. It has been introduced to various parts of the world, including Florida, Hawaii, Australia, and Mauritius.
Identifying Featurestall black crest, white cheeks with red patch below eye, red vent, thin black malar stripe, white-tipped outer tail feathers
Description
This medium-sized passerine bird is easily recognized by its prominent pointed black crest and distinctive red patch below its eye. It is an active and vocal species, often seen foraging for fruits and insects in open woodlands, gardens, and scrublands.
