23,066 observationsLeast Concern
Red-whiskered Bulbul
Pycnonotus jocosus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Pycnonotidae ›Genus: Pycnonotus
About
The red-whiskered bulbul (Pycnonotus jocosus), or crested bulbul, 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. Red-whiskered bulbuls perch conspicuously on trees and have a loud three or four note call. They are very common in...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Red-whiskered Bulbul is Pycnonotus jocosus.
- Red-whiskered Bulbul belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Red-whiskered Bulbul belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Red-whiskered Bulbul belongs to the class Aves.
- Red-whiskered Bulbul belongs to the order Passeriformes.
- Red-whiskered Bulbul belongs to the family Pycnonotidae.
- Red-whiskered Bulbul belongs to the genus Pycnonotus.