Red-whiskered bulbul

Red-whiskered bulbul

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 hill forests and urban gardens within their range.

നാട്ടുബുൾബുളുകളുടെ‍ വർഗ്ഗത്തിൽ പെടുന്ന പക്ഷിയാണ് ഇരട്ടത്തലച്ചി. (Red-whiskered Bulbul) കേരളത്തിൽ കൂടുതലായി കാണപ്പെടുന്ന ബുൾബുൾ ഇരട്ടത്തലച്ചി ആണ്

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●Location :Thenmala

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●Date  10/4/2021