Red-whiskered bulbul

"Crested bulbul" redirects here. For the other species of bulbul referred to by that common name, see Black-crested bulbul.

Red-whiskered bulbul
In Uttar Pradesh, India, probably race abuensis.
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Infraorder: Passerides
Family: Pycnonotidae
Genus: Pycnonotus
Species:
P. jocosus
Binomial name
Pycnonotus jocosus
Synonyms
  • Lanius jocosus Linnaeus, 1758
Exchanging food; in Mauritius

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. 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.

  1. ^ BirdLife International (2017) [amended version of 2016 assessment]. "Pycnonotus jocosus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T22712634A119273079. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T22712634A119273079.en. Retrieved 20 November 2021.