Red-whiskered Bulbul
Pycnonotus jocosus
- Class
- Bird
- Rarity
- Rare
- Observations
- 16,662
- Most observed in
- 🇮🇳 India
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The red-whiskered bulbul (Pycnonotus jocosus), or crested bulbul, is a passerine bird native to Asia. It is a member of the bulbul family. It is a resident frugivore found mainly in tropical Asia. It has been introduced in many tropical areas of the world where populations have established themselves. It has a loud three or four note call, feeds on fruits and small insects and perches conspicuously on trees. It is common in hill forests and urban gardens.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Red-whiskered bulbul”.