Red-whiskered Bulbul
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Red-whiskered Bulbul

Pycnonotus jocosus

Silhouette: Andy Wilson · PhyloPic

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
Daily sighting probability ~80% · Very likely
at Eravikulam National Park
141 Verified sightings at Eravikulam National Park From 2019 to 2026
13,363 Verified sightings across all 26 parks From 2019 to 2026
March Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)

About the Red-whiskered Bulbul

The red-whiskered bulbul (Pycnonotus jocosus), or crested bulbul, is a passerine bird native to 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 has a loud three or four note call, feeds on fruits and small insects and perches conspicuously on trees. It is common in hill forests and urban gardens.

The red-whiskered bulbul was scientifically described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758 under the binomial name Lanius jocosus. Linnaeus based his description on the Sitta chinensis that had been described by Pehr Osbeck in 1757. Linnaeus specified the location as "China" but this was restricted to Hong Kong and Guangdong by Herbert Girton Deignan in 1948. The red-whiskered bulbul is now placed in the genus Pycnonotus that was proposed by Friedrich Boie in 1826.

The specific epithet is from Latin ioculus meaning "merry", from iocus meaning "joke". Nine subspecies are recognised: The red-whiskered bulbul is about 20 cm (7.9 in) in length. It has brown upper-parts and whitish underparts with buff... Wikipedia →

Closest Relatives at Eravikulam National Park

White-browed Bulbul
LC

White-browed Bulbul

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Pycnonotus luteolus

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
Square-tailed Bulbul
LC

Square-tailed Bulbul

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Hypsipetes ganeesa

Daily sighting probability ~40% · Likely
Indian White-eye
LC

Indian White-eye

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Zosterops palpebrosus

Daily sighting probability ~50% · Likely
Indian Scimitar-Babbler
LC Endemic

Indian Scimitar-Babbler

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Pomatorhinus horsfieldii

Daily sighting probability ~50% · Likely
Jungle Myna
LC

Jungle Myna

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Acridotheres fuscus

Daily sighting probability ~50% · Likely
Greenish Warbler
LC

Greenish Warbler

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Phylloscopus trochiloides

Daily sighting probability ~50% · Likely
Nilgiri Flowerpecker
LC Endemic

Nilgiri Flowerpecker

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Dicaeum concolor

Daily sighting probability ~50% · Likely
Oriental Magpie-Robin
LC

Oriental Magpie-Robin

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Copsychus saularis

Daily sighting probability ~50% · Likely
Nilgiri Flycatcher
LC Endemic

Nilgiri Flycatcher

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Eumyias albicaudatus

Daily sighting probability ~40% · Likely
Crimson-backed Sunbird
LC Endemic

Crimson-backed Sunbird

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Leptocoma minima

Daily sighting probability ~40% · Likely
Malabar Whistling-Thrush
LC Endemic

Malabar Whistling-Thrush

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Myophonus horsfieldii

Daily sighting probability ~40% · Likely
Palani Laughingthrush

Palani Laughingthrush

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Trochalopteron fairbanki

Daily sighting probability ~40% · Likely

Global Distribution

Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability
1 Eravikulam National Park 🇮🇳 India
~80%
2 Nagarhole National Park 🇮🇳 India
~60%
3 Periyar National Park 🇮🇳 India
~60%
4 Mudumalai National Park 🇮🇳 India
~60%
5 Bandipur National Park 🇮🇳 India
~60%
6 Jim Corbett National Park 🇮🇳 India
~50%
7 Royal Bardia National Park 🇳🇵 Nepal
~50%
8 Chitwan National Park 🇳🇵 Nepal
~50%
9 Doi Inthanon National Park 🇹🇭 Thailand
~40%
10 Kaziranga National Park 🇮🇳 India
~40%
11 Royal Manas National Park 🇧🇹 Bhutan
~30%
12 Sundarbans National Park 🇮🇳 India
~30%
13 Manas National Park 🇮🇳 India
~30%
14 Khao Yai National Park 🇹🇭 Thailand
~20%
15 Satpura National Park 🇮🇳 India
~20%
16 Cat Tien National Park 🇻🇳 Vietnam
~10%
17 Blue Mountains National Park 🇦🇺 Australia
~10%
18 Namdapha National Park 🇮🇳 India
~10%
19 Bandhavgarh National Park 🇮🇳 India
<5%
20 Kanha National Park 🇮🇳 India
<5%
21 Keoladeo National Park 🇮🇳 India
<5%
22 Royal National Park 🇦🇺 Australia
<5%
23 Everglades National Park 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
24 Khao Sok National Park 🇹🇭 Thailand
Insufficient data
25 Kaeng Krachan National Park 🇹🇭 Thailand
Insufficient data
26 Taman Negara National Park 🇲🇾 Malaysia
Insufficient data

Quick answers

What are the chances of seeing a Red-whiskered Bulbul in Eravikulam National Park?

About 80% of wildlife watchers report a Red-whiskered Bulbul sighting in Eravikulam National Park, based on 141 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.

When is the best time to see Red-whiskered Bulbul in Eravikulam National Park?

March has the highest sighting rate for Red-whiskered Bulbul in Eravikulam National Park in our monthly data.

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