Himalayan Bulbul

(Pyconotus leucogenys)

Size(20cm): It is a small Bulbul which is considered as a sibling species of the White-eared Bulbul.

Red-vented Bulbul

(Pyconotus cafer)

Size(19-20cm): It is a small Bulbul and is a familiar sight in the Indian cities.

Area: All India except the higher reaches of the Himalayas.

Habitat: Gardens, forests, scrubs and near human inhabitation.

Bulbuls (Pycnonotidae)

Bulbuls are small passerine birds known for their melodious songs. Their neck and wings are short while the tail is longer. Their wings are rounded and the bill is long and elongated with a hooked end.