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Red whiskered Bulbul, Pycnonotus jocosus (Linnaeus, 1758)

The Red-whiskered Bulbul, Pycnonotus jocosus Linnaeus, 1758, is a passerine bird found in Asia. The Bulbul feeds on fruits, nectar and insects. The breeding season is spread out and peaks from December to May in southern India and March to October in northern India.

 

Synonym: Otocompsa emeria

 

 

This picture was captured at Rose Garden, Ooty, Tamil Nadu, India.

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Uploaded on May 25, 2013
Taken on May 18, 2013