Red-whiskered Bulbul
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Red-whiskered Bulbul

Pycnonotus jocosus

Silhouette: Andy Wilson · PhyloPic

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
at Namdapha National Park
107 Verified sightings at Namdapha National Park From 2019 to 2026
13,363 Verified sightings across all 26 parks From 2019 to 2026
June 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 Namdapha National Park

Striated Bulbul

Striated Bulbul

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Pycnonotus striatus

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Ashy-fronted Bearded Bulbul
LC

Ashy-fronted Bearded Bulbul

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Alophoixus flaveolus

Daily sighting probability ~60% · Likely
Ashy Bulbul
LC

Ashy Bulbul

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Hemixos flavala

Daily sighting probability ~40% · Likely
Black Bulbul
LC

Black Bulbul

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Hypsipetes leucocephalus

Daily sighting probability ~20% · Possible
Mountain Bulbul
LC

Mountain Bulbul

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Ixos mcclellandii

Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
Streaked Spiderhunter
LC

Streaked Spiderhunter

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Arachnothera magna

Daily sighting probability ~60% · Likely
Bronzed Drongo
LC

Bronzed Drongo

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Dicrurus aeneus

Daily sighting probability ~50% · Likely
Slaty-backed Forktail
LC

Slaty-backed Forktail

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Enicurus schistaceus

Daily sighting probability ~50% · Likely
Yellow-bellied Fairy-Fantail

Yellow-bellied Fairy-Fantail

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Chelidorhynx hypoxantha

Daily sighting probability ~50% · Likely
Sultan Tit
LC

Sultan Tit

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Melanochlora sultanea

Daily sighting probability ~50% · Likely
Black-throated Sunbird
LC

Black-throated Sunbird

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Aethopyga saturata

Daily sighting probability ~50% · Likely
Blue Whistling-Thrush
LC

Blue Whistling-Thrush

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Myophonus caeruleus

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 Namdapha National Park?

About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Red-whiskered Bulbul sighting in Namdapha National Park, based on 107 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.

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

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

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