Red-whiskered Bulbul

Pycnonotus jocosus (Linnaeus, 1758)

Pycnonotidae — Bulbuls

Red-whiskered Bulbul, Pycnonotus jocosus, is a passerine of the bulbul family found across the Oriental Region. It is widespread in tropical Asia and is also established in several introduced areas beyond its native range. In its usual habitat it occurs in lightly wooded places, more open country with shrubs, farmland, hill forests and urban gardens. It is a resident bird with a conspicuous appearance, marked by a tall pointed crest, a red face patch, a dark line on the face, and a long tail with white tips. Its call is loud and made up of three or four notes.

Order
Passeriformes
Family
Pycnonotidae — Bulbuls
Breeding range
Oriental Region: widespread
Red-whiskered Bulbul
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Tours where you can spot this bird

10 tours in Thailand 5, India 3, Bangladesh 1, China 1

Northern India Birding Tour: Tigers, Birds and the Himalayas
Northern India Birding Tour: Tigers, Birds and the Himalayas
India / New Delhi Group tour 17 days

A 17-day northern India expedition combining wetland and Himalayan birding with Ranthambhore and Corbett wildlife safaris, the Chambal River...

From USD 9,565 Next: Jan 21, 2027
Private Sitakunda Birdwatching Walk
Private Sitakunda Birdwatching Walk
Bangladesh / Sitakunda Private tour 6h

Spend six private hours birdwatching on foot near Sitakunda with Eugene Prewitt, exploring local habitats for a wide mix of resident and sea...

From USD 140
Kaziranga & Meghalaya Short Birding Tour
Kaziranga & Meghalaya Short Birding Tour
India / Guwahati Private tour 6 days

Guwahati – Kaziranga National Park - Shillong - Cherrapunji...

Nameri Kaziranga Short Birding Tours
Nameri Kaziranga Short Birding Tours
India / Guwahati Private tour 6 days

Guwahati – Nameri National Park - Kaziranga National Park...

Sichuan China’s Iconic Birds and Mammals
Sichuan China’s Iconic Birds and Mammals
China / Sichuan Group tour 12 days

A 13-day small-group birding expedition through Sichuan’s most biodiverse mountain regions, targeting China’s iconic endemic birds and m...

From EUR 4,479
Khao Sok Bird Watching by Canoeing 3 Days
Khao Sok Bird Watching by Canoeing 3 Days
Thailand / Khao Sok Group tour 3 days

Khao Sok Bird Watching by Canoeing – 3 Days / 2 Nights is a unique wildlife adventure combining birdwatching with serene canoe exploration...

Khao Luang (Krung Ching) Bird Watching 3 Days Trip
Khao Luang (Krung Ching) Bird Watching 3 Days Trip
Thailand / Khao Luang Group tour 3 days

Khao Luang (Krung Ching) Bird Watching – 3 Days / 2 Nights is an immersive birdwatching adventure in Khao Luang National Park in southern ...

Khao Yai National Park Bird Watching 3 Days Trip
Khao Yai National Park Bird Watching 3 Days Trip
Thailand / Khao Yai Group tour 3 days

Khao Yai Bird Watching – 3 Days / 2 Nights is an in-depth birding adventure through Thailand’s iconic Khao Yai National Park. Over three...

Doi Angkhang Bird Watching 3 Days Trip
Doi Angkhang Bird Watching 3 Days Trip
Thailand / Doi Angkhang Group tour 3 days

Doi Angkhang Bird Watching – 3 Days / 2 Nights Experience the rich montane forests of northern Thailand on this immersive three-day bir...

Khao Yai Bird Watching Day Trip
Khao Yai Bird Watching Day Trip
Thailand / Khao Yai Group tour 1 day

Khao Yai Bird Watching Day Trip is a full‑day guided birding adventure in Thailand’s lush Khao Yai National Park, home to diverse forest...