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Red-vented Bulbul

Pycnonotus cafer

Description:

The Red-vented Bulbul is easily identified by its short crest giving the head a squarish appearance. The body is dark brown with a scaly pattern while the head is darker or black. The rump is white while the vent is red. The black tail is tipped in white.

Habitat:

Seen near cultivated gardens.

Notes:

Their vocalizations are usually stereotyped and they call throughout the year. However a number of distinct call types have been identified including roosting, begging, greeting, flight and two kinds of alarm calls.

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Maharashtra, India

Spotted on Dec 6, 2012
Submitted on Dec 6, 2012

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