Red-whiskered Bulbul
Red-whiskered Bulbul (<em>Pycnonotus jocosus</em>) is a species of Bulbuls (<em>Pycnonotidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Red-whiskered Bulbul (Pycnonotus jocosus) is a species of Bulbuls (Pycnonotidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines). A crested bulbul with red cheek patches and a red vent; a popular cage bird, introduced to many regions; feeds on fruit and insects; whistles melodiously.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Pycnonotus; binomial: Pycnonotus jocosus; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758). Typical size: 18-20cm. Average lifespan: 5-10 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Oriental Region.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
