Red-whiskered bulbul
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"Crested bulbul" redirects here. For the other species of bulbul referred to by that common name, see Black-crested bulbul.
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.
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Red-whiskered bulbul | |
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In Uttar Pradesh, India, probably race abuensis. | |
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Aves |
Order: | Passeriformes |
Infraorder: | Passerides |
Family: | Pycnonotidae |
Genus: | Pycnonotus |
Species: | P. jocosus |
Binomial name | |
Pycnonotus jocosus | |
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