Red-whiskered bulbul

The Red-whiskered Bulbul is a passerine bird found in 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 feeds on fruits and small insects and they conspicuously perch on trees and their calls are a loud three or four note call. The distinctive crest and the red-vent and whiskers makes them easy to identify. They are very common in hill forests and urban gardens within its range.

The Red-whiskered bulbul is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Red-whiskered Bulbul (Pycnonotus jocosus) is a passerine bird found in 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 feeds on fruits and small insects and they conspicuously perch on trees and their calls are a loud three or four note call. The distinctive crest and the red-vent and whiskers makes them easy to identify. More

The Red-whiskered Bulbul was one of the many species originally described by Linnaeus in 1758 in his Systema Naturae. He placed it along with the shrikes under Lanius. Local names include Turaha pigli-pitta in Telugu, Sipahi bulbul in Bengali, Phari-bulbul/Kanera bulbu in Hindi. More

The Red-whiskered Bulbul has a distinct red ear patch, and red tail coverts. Both features are very distinctive from other birds. This bulbul averages seven inches in length and can weigh from 23 to 42 grams. The birds are brownish above and white below their stomach region from birth until an age six months. The head is black with a pointed crest and there is a red patch, the "whiskers", behind the eye. The beak is slender and notched. More

Red-whiskered Bulbul in Florida and California. Red-whiskered Bulbul Editor's Note: this accounts cover both the Red-whiskered and Red-vented bulbul. Future revisons may provide separate coverage for each species. Bulbuls are slim, long-tailed passerines with small crests. Red-vented Bulbuls are native from Pakistan to southwest China, Red-whiskered Bulbuls from India and southeast China to northern Malaya. More

Red-whiskered Bulbul has grey brown upperparts. Underparts are white. Vent and undertail coverts are bright red. Head is black and shows a pointed black crest. Cheeks are white, bordered with black moustache. We can see a red patch, called “whiskers”, behind and below the eyes. Nape is black, extending forwards in black half-collar. Chin, throat, chest and belly are white. Slender bill is black. Eyes are dark brown. Legs and feet are relatively short and black. More

The Red-whiskered Bulbul is mainly found in tropical Asia, Pakistan, India and southeastern Asia and China. This species has been introduced in other parts of the world, as well as established itself in the wild in Australia, Los Angeles, Hawaii, Florida, Mauritius, Assumption Island and Mascarene Islands. Its natural habitat consists of light woodlands, open country, bushlands and shrublands, as well as farmlands. Diets consist of fruits, nectar and insects, and this species is typically a year-round resident of its homelands. More

The Red-whiskered Bulbul, Pycnonotus jocosus, is a member of the bulbul family. It is resident in tropical Asia from Pakistan and India through to southeast Asia and China. It has been introduced to New South Wales, Los Angeles, Mauritius and Florida. This is a bird of lightly wooded areas, more open country with bushes and shrubs, and farmland. It is more often heard than seen, but will perch conspicuously on occasions. More

Although the Red-whiskered Bulbul is introduced, it seems like a "nice" bird, unlike many of the other introduced birds such as the Feral Pigeon, the Common Myna and others. They make a variety of several nice melodic sounds, and are usually seen in groups of two or three, perhaps four or even five occasionally. More

Red-whiskered Bulbul has brown upperparts and white underparts, red under tail, white cheek patch, red patch or "whisker,” and a raised black crest. Red-whiskered Bulbul . Bird database and its related content, illustrations and media is Copyright © 2002 - 2007 Whatbird.com All rights reserved. No part of this web site may be reproduced without written permission from Mitch Waite Group. Privacy Policy. Percevia® Registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. More

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Red-whiskered Bulbuls are widespread in Hong Kong, and are found in a number of habitats. They feed on berries and insects. They are often found in groups, often calling loudly together from a treetop: "bul-bit" "bul-bit". The birds are often rather tame, and can be watched at close range. Tech: Cropped, resized for TE and sharpened. Brightness -3. Contrast +6. Increased saturation. Added black border. More

The Red-whiskered Bulbul in Florida: 1960-71. Auk 92:40-57. Islam, K., and R. N. Williams. 2000. Red-vented Bulbul (Pycronotus cafer) and Red-whiskered Bulbul (Pycronotus jocosus) In Birds of North America No. 520 (A. Poole and F. Gill, eds.) Birds of North America, Inc., Philadelphia, PA. Robertson, W. B., and G. E. Woolfenden. 1992. Florida bird species: an annotated list. Florida Ornithological Society, Gainesville, Florida, USA. Stevenson, H. M., and B. H. Anderson. 1994. More

Identification: Red-whiskered Bulbul has a distinct red ear-patch and red tail coverts. This bulbul can weigh from 23-42 gm. The birds are brownish above and white below their stomach region, from birth until an age six months. Head is black with a pointed crest and there is a red patch, the "whiskers", behind the eye. The beak is slender and notched. Their nostrils are oval–shaped, and have bristles. The legs and toes have little strength and are usually short. More

The Red-whiskered Bulbul is about 7 inches in length. The birds inhabit lightly wooded areas, more open country with bushes and shrubs, and farmland. It is more often heard than seen, but will perch conspicuously on occasions. It builds its nest in a bush; two to three eggs is a typical clutch. The call is a characteristic descending musical whistle Flight is bouncing and woodpecker-like. More

backyard, the Red-whiskered Bulbul is a smallish bird with a very sweet call. The birds black prominent crest and red 'whiskers' behind its eyes are distinctive. They are pretty energetic birds, friendly by nature and often seen in pairs or sometimes even in large parties. Sadly these birds are considered as popular cage-birds. This particular bird was looking for nesting material with its mate when I clicked this photo. They often are seen in low bushes or on the ground looking for insects. More

Red-whiskered Bulbul is about 20cm (7 inches) in length. It has brown upper-parts and whitish underparts with buff flanks and a dark spur running onto the breast at shoulder level. It has a tall pointed black crest, distinct red face patch and thin black moustachial line. The tail is long and brown with white terminal feather tips, but the vent area is red just like its cousin - Red vented bulbul. More