Order: Passeriformes, Family: Pycnonotidae, Genus: Pycnonotus, Species: Pycnonotus jocosus
Red-whiskered Bulbul
A medium-sized songbird known for its upright black crest and cheerful, musical call. It is frequently seen in gardens and urban parks as well as lighly toasted forest edges.
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Plumage & appearance
Features a brown back and white underparts with a broken dark collar. Its most distinctive features include a tall black crest, a red patch behind the eye (the 'whisker'), and a red vent.
Ecological significance
Acts as a primary seed disperser for various fruiting plants and keeps insect populations in check through its varied diet.
Conservation status
Least Concern (LC)
Observation tips
Look for them in fruiting trees or shrubs where they feed in small groups. They are vocal birds, so listen for their characteristic 'pettigrew-kick-pettigrew' call to locate them.
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