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Red-vented Bulbul

Red-vented Bulbul

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The Red-vented Bulbul is a very common and distinctive species, identifiable by its dark pointed crest, black head, and a prominent red patch under its tail (vent). It is a highly vocal and social bird.
Where to spot
Native to the Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia. Widely introduced elsewhere. Found in open woodlands, scrublands, cultivation, and urban areas.
How to spot
Easily spotted in most open wooded or urban environments. Its black crest and bright red vent are unmistakable field marks. Listen for its loud, cheerful calls.
When to spot
Year-round, as it is a common resident species.
File:20191215 Pycnonotus cafer humayuni, Pushkar 1141 8757.jpg
File:20191216 Pycnonotus cafer humayuni Puszkar 1613 8962.jpg
File:Indian white-eye (Zosterops palpebrosus egregius) and Red-vented bulbul (Pycnonotus cafer haemorrhousus).jpg
File:Red-vented bulbul (Pycnonotus cafer) 01.jpg
File:Red-vented bulbul (Pycnonotus cafer haemorrhousus).jpg
File:Red-vented bulbul (Pycnonotus cafer haemorrhousus) vent.jpg
File:Red-vented bulbul (Pycnonotus cafer humayani) Narlai.jpg
File:Red-vented bulbul (Pycnonotus cafer humayuni).jpg
File:20191215 Pycnonotus cafer humayuni, Pushkar 1141 8757.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:20191216 Pycnonotus cafer humayuni Puszkar 1613 8962.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Indian white-eye (Zosterops palpebrosus egregius) and Red-vented bulbul (Pycnonotus cafer haemorrhousus).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Red-vented bulbul (Pycnonotus cafer) 01.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Red-vented bulbul (Pycnonotus cafer haemorrhousus).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Red-vented bulbul (Pycnonotus cafer haemorrhousus) vent.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Red-vented bulbul (Pycnonotus cafer humayani) Narlai.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Red-vented bulbul (Pycnonotus cafer humayuni).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Like its red-whiskered cousin, the Red-vented Bulbul has successfully established populations in many parts of the world where it has been introduced, demonstrating its strong adaptability.
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