Two Red-whiskered bulbul, Pycnonotus jocosus, also known as Crested bulbul, perched on branch, Thattekad Bird Sanctuary, Kerala, Western Ghats, India


The red-whiskered bulbul (Pycnonotus jocosus), or crested 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. Red-whiskered bulbuls perch conspicuously on trees and have a loud three or four note call. They are very common in hill forests and urban gardens within their range.


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Location: Thattekad Bird Sanctuary, Kerala, Western Ghats, India
Photo credit: © Dominic Robinson / Alamy / Afripics
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