General

Red-whiskered Bulbul: Introduced to parts of North America as escaped caged birds. Adult has brown upperparts, black crested head, mask, and partial collar, and orange-red patch behind eye; underparts are white with brown wash on sides and pale red vent. Sexes are similar. Juvenile is similar but duller overall.

Range and Habitat

Red-whiskered Bulbul: Native to India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Burma and South China coast. Escaped caged birds introduced and established in North America south of Miami, Florida.

Breeding and Nesting

Red-whiskered Bulbul: Two to four pink white eggs with red brown and purple spots in a nest of dead leaves, grass, paper, bark and plastic. Nest is built by both sexes three to nine feet above ground in a tree crotch.

Foraging and Feeding

Red-whiskered Bulbul: Eats berries, fruit and insects which it finds in shrubs and trees.

Vocalization

Red-whiskered Bulbul: Short, loud, and clear notes with some warbling sounds and noisy chatter.

Similar Species

Red-whiskered Bulbul: Red-vented Bulbul is larger, has a black face, and is dark red under the tail. It also lacks the red "whisker" and white cheek patch.