Red-whiskered bulbul
The red-whiskered bulbul (Pycnonotus jocosus) is a species of bird. It belongs in the family Pycnonotidae. It is found mainly in tropical Asia. It has been introduced in many tropical areas of the world. It feeds on fruits, nectar and small insects. Their calls are a loud kick-pettigrew. They are very common in many hill forests and urban gardens. They have a red patch behind the eye, which juveniles lack. They are often found perching on top of trees and bushes. They now even thrive in cities in different parts of the world.
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| Pycnonotus jocosus (Linnaeus, 1758)
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Red-whiskered Bulbul Media
exchanging food; in Mauritius
Red-whiskered bulbul at nest
Red-Whiskered Bulbul with Chick in its nest
Eggs in the nest of a Red-whiskered bulbul
P. j. fuscicaudatus , carrying nest material, Western India
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References
- ↑ BirdLife International (2009). Pycnonotus jocosus. 2008 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2008. Retrieved on 3 November 2009.
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