Red-whiskered Bulbul
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Red-whiskered Bulbul

Pycnonotus jocosus

Silhouette: Andy Wilson · PhyloPic

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
Daily sighting probability ~20% · Possible
at Khao Yai National Park
37 Verified sightings at Khao Yai National Park From 2019 to 2026
13,363 Verified sightings across all 26 parks From 2019 to 2026
January 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 Khao Yai National Park

Stripe-throated Bulbul
LC

Stripe-throated Bulbul

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Pycnonotus finlaysoni

Daily sighting probability ~30% · Possible
Ayeyarwady Bulbul
LC

Ayeyarwady Bulbul

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Pycnonotus blanfordi

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
Sooty-headed Bulbul
LC

Sooty-headed Bulbul

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Pycnonotus aurigaster

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
Yellow-vented Bulbul
LC

Yellow-vented Bulbul

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Pycnonotus goiavier

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Gray-eyed Bulbul
LC

Gray-eyed Bulbul

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Iole propinqua

Daily sighting probability ~50% · Likely
Puff-throated Bulbul
LC

Puff-throated Bulbul

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Alophoixus pallidus

Daily sighting probability ~50% · Likely
Ashy Bulbul
LC

Ashy Bulbul

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Hemixos flavala

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
Black Bulbul
LC

Black Bulbul

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Hypsipetes leucocephalus

Daily sighting probability Insufficient data
Asian Fairy-bluebird
LC

Asian Fairy-bluebird

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Irena puella

Daily sighting probability ~50% · Likely
Large-billed Crow
LC

Large-billed Crow

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Corvus macrorhynchos

Daily sighting probability ~50% · Likely
Yellow-browed Warbler
LC

Yellow-browed Warbler

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Phylloscopus inornatus

Daily sighting probability ~50% · Likely
Ashy Woodswallow
LC

Ashy Woodswallow

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Artamus fuscus

Daily sighting probability ~50% · 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 Khao Yai National Park?

About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Red-whiskered Bulbul sighting in Khao Yai National Park, based on 37 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.

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

January has the highest sighting rate for Red-whiskered Bulbul in Khao Yai National Park in our monthly data.

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