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The Red-vented Bulbul

Pycnonotus cafer

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Field Notes

Description:

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 Dubai, the United Arab Emirates and New Zealand. It is included in the list of the world's 100 worst invasive alien species. -Wikipedia

Habitat:

Miami Zoo

Species ID Suggestions

The Red-vented Bulbul

Pycnonotus cafer

Comments (7)

Thanks J. Thomas Cheruvallil for the id ...:)
Ava T-B no nothing he was just sitting and flying around in the wings of asia at the miami zoo and Adarsha B S thank u :)
Was there any indication where this beautiful bird is from.
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PublishedJune 27, 2013

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