It is a common bird in South Asia, recognized by its dark brown body, black head, and bright red patch beneath its tail. It inhabits a variety of environments including urban areas, gardens, and forests. Known for its cheerful, bubbly song, the Red-vented Bulbul is a frequent visitor to bird feeders. It feeds on fruits, nectar, and insects, and often helps in seed dispersal. This bird builds cup-shaped nests in trees and shrubs. The Red-vented Bulbul is highly adaptable, contributing to its spread beyond its native range where it sometimes becomes an invasive species, impacting local ecosystems.

Systematic position

• Domain : Eukaryota
• Kingdom : Animalia
• Phylum : Chordata
• Subphylum : Vertebrata
• Class : Aves
• Order : Passeriformes
• Family : Pycnonotidae
• Genus : Pycnonotus
• Species : cafer