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Red-whiskered Bulbul
Pycnonotus jocosus(Linnaeus, 1758)
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- Order
- PASSERIFORMES
- Family
- Pycnonotidae
- Genus
- Pycnonotus
At a glance
The Red-whiskered Bulbul is a medium-sized bird, about 20–22 cm long, native to Australia. It can be seen year-round.
- Size
- 20–22 cm
- Origin
- Native
- Best seen
- Year-round
- Commonness
- Very common
01 · Identification
How to tell it apart
What does a Red-whiskered Bulbul look like?
The Red-whiskered Bulbul is a medium-sized bird, about 20–22 cm long and weighing 24–31 g.
The red-whiskered bulbul, 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.
Description · wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
03 · When
When to look
When can you see a Red-whiskered Bulbul?
The Red-whiskered Bulbul is present across its Australian range year-round, so it can be seen in any month.
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04 · Voice
What it sounds like
Call
Thomas Mesaglio · Salt Pan Creek walk, Punchbowl, Sydney, New South Wales
Call
James Ray · North Kellyville NSW 2155, Australia
Call
James Ray · Marayong NSW 2148, Australia
Call
James Ray · Marayong NSW 2148, Australia
05 · Behaviour
Habits and haunts
What does a Red-whiskered Bulbul eat?
The Red-whiskered Bulbul feeds on fruit and terrestrial invertebrates, usually foraging in pairs or flocks or alone.
06 · Gallery
Plumage up close
3 photos
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