“Yes, they are RED ! ” - the Red Whiskered Bulbul Scientific Name : Pycnonotus jocosus, Octocompsa emeria Pune outskirts. Maharashtra. 31/12/2011 Canon 50 D with Canon 400 mm f 5.6 ISO 250, f 7.1, 1/640 “ … our morning outing on the last day of the year was quite rewarding. The image of this Red Whiskered Bulbul was one of the highlights. While Pune is growing fast, almost at an explosive pace, the outskirts are yet green and are a birders paradise.” With its ‘tell tale’ tall pointed black crest and the bright red whiskers, the Red Whiskered Bulbul stands out prominently. It is a widespread resident. Mainly a frugivore, it also feeds on small insects. Its habitat is light wooded regions, open country with bushes and shrubs as well as farmlands. This image is now a part of the BIRDS Gallery on TheUntamedEarth Do visit for more of such images from our natural world. To contribute images and or articles, pl refer to the GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION on the site.
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