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Red-vented Bulbul (Pycnonotus cafer)

Red-vented Bulbul

Pycnonotus cafer

About the Red-vented Bulbul

The red-vented bulbul (Pycnonotus cafer) is a member of the bulbul family of passerines. It is resident breeder across the Indian subcontinent, including Sri Lanka extending east to Burma and parts of Tibet. It has been introduced in many other parts of the world and has established itself in the wild on several Pacific islands including Fiji, Samoa, Tonga and Hawaii. It has also established itself in parts of the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, the United...

Key Facts

  • Well-known species with 20,295 recorded observations.

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Red-vented Bulbul?

The scientific name of the Red-vented Bulbul is Pycnonotus cafer.

How many Red-vented Bulbul sightings have been recorded?

20,295 observations of the Red-vented Bulbul have been recorded on iNaturalist.

20,295 observations on iNaturalist
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