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Comment: Red whiskered Bulbul Pycnonotus jocosus on our mulberry tree. Native to southern Asia, they have been introduced to many other regions. Adult bulbuls are around 20-22cm long. A few of the characteristics are its pointed crest, red whiskers (leading to its name) and the red vent. Red whiskered bulbuls are active around human habitats and less timid around humans. Their flight is a characteristic bouncing up-and-down woodpecker-like. The call, a characteristic descending musical whistle, is often an indication the bird's presence long before it is seen. Red vented bulbul, its cousin, is bit duller, lacks the pointed crest and red whiskers, has a different call and is more confined to the wooded areas. @ home, kerala.
red_whiskered_bulbul_nesting_001 * Red whiskered Bulbul Pycnonotus jocosus nesting. See the beauty of the red whiskers! Adult bulbuls are around 20-22cm long. A few studies show that males have slightly longer wing length and whiskers with respect to their female counterparts. @ home, kerala.

red_whiskered_bulbul_nesting_003 * Red whiskered Bulbul Pycnonotus jocosus nesting. @ home, kerala.

red_whiskered_bulbul_nestling_002 * Nestling of a Red whiskered Bulbul Pycnonotus jocosus, with its hungry beak up. @ home, kerala.

red_whiskered_bulbul_nesting_002 * Red whiskered Bulbul Pycnonotus jocosus nesting. @ home, kerala.

red_whiskered_bulbul_002 * Red whiskered Bulbul Pycnonotus jocosus on our mulberry tree. Fruits, berries, nectar, insects and worms makes the lion's share of their diet. @ home, kerala.
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purple_sunbird_snake_001 * purple sunbird male (dark) and female defending against a snake. @ home, kottayam, kerala.

crow_pheasant_001 * crow pheasant at the scene of action. @ home, kottayam, kerala.

yellow_browed_bulbul_001 * yellow browed bulbul at the scene of action. @ home, kottayam, kerala.

red_whiskered_bulbul_003 * red whiskered bulbul at the scene of action. @ home, kottayam, kerala.

jungle_fowl_001 * jungle fowl or a stray from somebody's farm? found at thattekkad bird sanctuary, kerala. 27 Sept 2007.
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