Red-whiskered Bulbul

Pycnonotus jocosus

Family: Bulbuls · Status: Common introduced resident · Size: 18–20.5 cm · Conservation: Least Concern

Range

Native to the Indian subcontinent, southern China and Southeast Asia. Widely introduced elsewhere, including Singapore, via the songbird trade.

Identification

Adult has earthy brown upperparts, white underparts, tall erect black crest, white cheek and throat with black moustachial stripe, small red ear patch and reddish vent. Juvenile is duller overall, lacks the red face patch and has a brownish crest.

Habitat

Open terrain, wooded area, gardens and parks.