Red-Whiskered Bulbul
The Red-whiskered Bulbul (Pycnonotus jocosus) is a passerine bird found in 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 feeds on fruits and small insects and they conspicuously perch on trees and their calls are a loud three or four note call. The distinctive crest and the red-vent and whiskers make them easy to identify. They are very common in hill forests and urban gardens within its range.

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  1. realiseMarch 29, 2012 at 11:25 AM

    thanks for posting this snap-as i was trying to find the name of the bird which sits on my bamboo tree everyday-i was unable to photograph them as they fly away if i make any movement....Radhika

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  2. Jaydeep GatlewarMarch 30, 2012 at 7:17 PM

    Thanks Radhika :) :) :)
    If you have any bird to identify send snap to me I will help you on this.

    Jay....

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