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Red-whiskered Bulbul

Pycnonotus jocosus

Least Concern

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Red-whiskered Bulbul (Pycnonotus jocosus) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (Mauritius, Seychelles, Zimbabwe), Asia (8 countries), Europe (8 countries), North America (Mexico, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Passeriformes (Songbirds)

Species

Pycnonotus jocosus (Red-whiskered Bulbul)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese コウラウン

Chinese 紅耳鵯

Spanish Bulbul Orfeo

French Bulbul orphée

German Rotohrbülbül

Portuguese tuta-de-faces-vermelhas

Russian Краснощёкий настоящий бюльбюль

Thai นกปรอดหัวโขน

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Aceh Bulbul

Pycnonotus snouckaerti

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Pycnonotus cinereifrons

Pycnonotus melanicterus

Pycnonotus nieuwenhuisii

Data Deficient

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Brown-breasted Bulbul

Pycnonotus xanthorrhous

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Red-whiskered Bulbul?

The scientific name of Red-whiskered Bulbul is Pycnonotus jocosus. It belongs to the genus Pycnonotus.

What is the conservation status of Red-whiskered Bulbul?

Red-whiskered Bulbul (Pycnonotus jocosus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Red-whiskered Bulbul live?

Red-whiskered Bulbul is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Mauritius, Seychelles, Zimbabwe), Asia (8 countries), Europe (8 countries), North America (Mexico, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Bhutan, France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mauritius.

What family does Red-whiskered Bulbul belong to?

Red-whiskered Bulbul (Pycnonotus jocosus) belongs to the genus Pycnonotus, which is part of the taxonomic family Pycnonotidae.

Is Red-whiskered Bulbul endangered?

No, Red-whiskered Bulbul (Pycnonotus jocosus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Red-whiskered Bulbul belong to?

Red-whiskered Bulbul (Pycnonotus jocosus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Red-whiskered Bulbul?

The closest relatives of Red-whiskered Bulbul in the genus Pycnonotus include Aceh Bulbul, Ashy-fronted Bulbul, Ayeyarwady Bulbul, Black-capped Bulbul, Black-fronted Bulbul.