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.

Medium-sized songbird, brown above and whitish below with a tall black crest and dark “spur” on the side of the breast. Small red patch on ear and red undertail coverts. White tips on tail feathers. Generally found in pairs or small groups in gardens, orchards, forest edge, and open forests.

Introduced in North America, found only in residential areas with wide variety of exotic trees and shrubs that provide berries and small fruits at all times of year. In native range in southern Asia, found in forest edges, semi-open areas, towns.

The red-vented bulbul (Pycnonotus cafer) is a member of the bulbul family of passerines. It is a resident breeder across the Indian subcontinent, including Bangladesh, Sri Lanka extending east to Burma and parts of Bhutan and Nepal.

Red-whiskered bulbuls are named for the patch of red feathers which is present behind each of their eyes. They are omnivores which will feed on a range of fruits, insects, berries and seedlings. The size of food they can eat is limited by the size of the beak.

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.

The red-whiskered bulbul is about 20 centimeters (7.9 in) in length. They have a brown upper-body and light white underparts with buff flanks and a dark spur running onto the breast at shoulder level. They have a tall pointed black crest, red …

Bulbuls are short-necked slender passerines. The tails are long and the wings short and rounded. In almost all species the bill is slightly elongated and slightly hooked at the end. They vary in length from 13 cm and 13.3 g (0.47 oz) for the tiny greenbul to 29 cm and 93 g (3.3 oz) in the straw-headed bulbul. [13] .

Feb 27, 2024 · The Red-Whiskered Bulbul, a vibrant bird species native to tropical Asia, has always intrigued me. Known scientifically as Pycnonotus jocosus, this striking creature boasts an impressive crest of feathers on its head and distinctive …

The Red-whiskered Bulbul, or Crested Bulbul, is a passerine bird of vibrant character, approximately 20 centimetres in length. It boasts a distinctive tall pointed black crest, a striking red face patch, and a thin black moustachial line.