Animalis logoANIMALIS
QR code linking to the Animalis download page

Red-whiskered Bulbul

Pycnonotus jocosus

Red-whiskered Bulbul

The adult Red-whiskered Bulbul is a crested songbird of open woodland, scrub, orchards, parks, and gardens across much of tropical Asia, with introduced populations in several other regions. It feeds mainly on berries and other fruit, but also takes nectar and small insects. Adults are agile perchers and short-distance fliers, often moving quickly through foliage and giving loud calls from exposed branches. Its pointed black crest, white cheek, and red cheek patch make it one of the most recognizable bulbuls.

Type
Wing
Conservation status
LC

Growth chain

  1. ?
  2. ?
  3. Red-whiskered Bulbul Fledgling
  4. Red-whiskered Bulbul

Explore every species in the encyclopaedia

Range map records: GBIF.org (CC0 and CC BY). Country outlines: Natural Earth.