The Red Whiskered Bulbul is a striking bird native to tropical Asia, easily identified by its distinctive red ear patches, black crest, and white cheek patches. It has a melodious song and is often found in gardens, forests, and shrublands. This bird feeds on fruits, nectar, and insects. The Red Whiskered Bulbul is known for its social behavior, often seen in pairs or small groups. It builds cup-shaped nests in trees or bushes where it raises its chicks. This species has been introduced to other parts of the world.

Systematic position

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