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Meet the elegant and vocal Red-whiskered Bulbul, a beloved bird across South and Southeast Asia, known for its stylish crest and lively calls. In this video, we explore the ecology, conservation, geographical range, and threats faced by this charismatic species—filmed in the misty hills of Munnar, one of India’s finest birding hotspots in the Western Ghats.

The Red-whiskered Bulbul (Pycnonotus jocosus) is a medium-sized songbird easily recognized by its black crest, red cheek patch, and cheerful demeanor. Common in gardens, plantations, and forest edges, it is also an important seed disperser, playing a vital role in maintaining forest biodiversity.

Despite its adaptability, the Red-whiskered Bulbul faces subtle but growing threats in many parts of its native range due to rapid urban development, agricultural intensification, and the loss of traditional habitats. In the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot, where it shares forest space with rarer cousins like the flame throated bulbul and yellow-browed bulbul, its role in the ecosystem is crucial.

🎥 Why Watch This Video?
We take you birding in Munnar, a jewel of the Western Ghats, where lush valleys and shola forests create the perfect backdrop for birding in India. Whether you’re a beginner birdwatcher, planning your first birdwatching tour, or a seasoned naturalist interested in birding Asia, this film showcases why Munnar birding is an experience like no other.

🌍 Ecology and Range
The Red-whiskered Bulbul is widespread across India, Sri Lanka, southern China, and Southeast Asia. In India, it’s commonly seen in both rural and semi-urban areas but remains highly active in mid-elevation forests and plantations across the Western Ghats—especially in places like Munnar.

🔎 Conservation Status and Threats
Though listed as Least Concern by the IUCN, this bulbul’s increasing popularity in the pet trade and habitat encroachment pose risks in several parts of its range. Additionally, the subtle changes brought about by monoculture plantations and urban sprawl are affecting the diversity of fruiting trees and nesting spaces that these birds depend on.

Its cousins—the yellow-browed bulbul and flame throated bulbul—are more habitat-sensitive and are excellent indicators of forest health. Together, these species remind us of the delicate balance that sustains the biodiversity of India’s forests.

🧭 Birding Tour Tips:

Visit Munnar between October and March for optimal bird activity

Carry a field guide, binoculars, and a camera to document your sightings

A local guide can help identify call patterns of multiple birds

🌿 Be a Responsible Birdwatcher
Support local eco-tourism and protected areas. Every birding tour or birdwatching tour in India contributes to preserving these vibrant landscapes and the diverse species that call them home.

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