Red-whiskered Bulbul
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Red-whiskered Bulbul

Pycnonotus jocosus

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
60–70% · Likely
overall probability at Bandipur National Park
123 Verified records at Bandipur National Park
August Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's active during daytime hours (6am–6pm)

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. Wikipedia →

60–70% of wildlife watchers report a Red-whiskered Bulbul sighting in Bandipur National Park, based on 123 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.

Closest Relatives at Bandipur National Park

White-browed Bulbul
LC Endemic

White-browed Bulbul

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Pycnonotus luteolus

20–30% · With luck
Oriental Magpie-Robin
LC

Oriental Magpie-Robin

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Copsychus saularis

60–70% · Likely
Large-billed Crow
LC

Large-billed Crow

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Corvus macrorhynchos

60–70% · Likely
Purple-rumped Sunbird
LC

Purple-rumped Sunbird

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Leptocoma zeylonica

50–60% · Likely
White-browed Wagtail
LC

White-browed Wagtail

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Motacilla maderaspatensis

40–50% · Likely
Jungle Myna
LC

Jungle Myna

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Acridotheres fuscus

40–50% · Likely
Common Tailorbird
LC

Common Tailorbird

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Orthotomus sutorius

40–50% · Possible
Black Drongo
LC Endemic

Black Drongo

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Dicrurus macrocercus

30–40% · Possible
House Crow
LC

House Crow

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Corvus splendens

30–40% · Possible
Ashy Prinia
LC Endemic

Ashy Prinia

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Prinia socialis

30–40% · Possible
Indian Golden Oriole
LC

Indian Golden Oriole

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Oriolus kundoo

30–40% · Possible
Grey Wagtail
LC Endemic

Grey Wagtail

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Motacilla cinerea

30–40% · Possible

📅 Monthly Probability

50–60
Jan
40–50
Feb
60–70
Mar
60–70
Apr
70–80
May
60–70
Jun
60–70
Jul
70–80
Aug
70–80
Sep
50–60
Oct
50–60
Nov
40–50
Dec

☀️ When They're Spotted

Most active during daytime hours (6am–6pm) · across all parks (global)

☀️Diurnal
☀️🌙🌙12am6am12pm6pm12am

Global Distribution

Where this species is recorded worldwide. Restricted to human observations from 2019 onwards — the same kind of record and the same period the probabilities on this page are built from, so collar-tracking studies, camera-trap arrays and museum specimens are excluded. Around Santa Rosa that removes 5,924 GPS fixes from a handful of tagged jaguars.

where this species is recorded (GBIF density — it tracks where observers go, not how likely a sighting is)  ·  parks where it occurs — tap a pin for the sighting probability there

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Probability
1 Eravikulam National Park 🇮🇳 India
80–90%
2 Nagarhole National Park 🇮🇳 India
60–70%
3 Periyar National Park 🇮🇳 India
60–70%
4 Mudumalai National Park 🇮🇳 India
60–70%
5 Bandipur National Park 🇮🇳 India
60–70%
6 Jim Corbett National Park 🇮🇳 India
50–60%
7 Royal Bardia National Park 🇳🇵 Nepal
50–60%
8 Chitwan National Park 🇳🇵 Nepal
50–60%
9 Doi Inthanon National Park 🇹🇭 Thailand
40–50%
10 Kaziranga National Park 🇮🇳 India
40–50%
11 Royal Manas National Park 🇧🇹 Bhutan
30–40%
12 Sundarbans National Park 🇮🇳 India
20–30%
13 Khao Yai National Park 🇹🇭 Thailand
20–30%
14 Satpura National Park 🇮🇳 India
10–20%
15 Cat Tien National Park 🇻🇳 Vietnam
10–20%
16 Blue Mountains National Park 🇦🇺 Australia
5–10%
17 Namdapha National Park 🇮🇳 India
5–10%
18 Bandhavgarh National Park 🇮🇳 India
<5%
19 Kanha National Park 🇮🇳 India
<5%
20 Keoladeo National Park 🇮🇳 India
<5%
21 Royal National Park 🇦🇺 Australia
<5%
22 Everglades National Park 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
23 Khao Sok National Park 🇹🇭 Thailand
Insufficient data
24 Kaeng Krachan National Park 🇹🇭 Thailand
Insufficient data
25 Channel Islands National Park 🇺🇸 United States
Insufficient data

Quick answers

What are the chances of seeing a Red-whiskered Bulbul in Bandipur National Park?

About 62% of wildlife watchers report a Red-whiskered Bulbul sighting in Bandipur National Park, based on 123 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.

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

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

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