About the Red-vented Bulbul
The red-vented bulbul is a member of the bulbul family of passerines. It is a resident breeder across South Asia extending east to Burma. It has been introduced in many other parts of the world and has established itself in Argentina, Tonga and Fiji, as well as parts of Samoa, USA and Cook Islands. It is included in the list of the world's 100 worst invasive alien species. In New Zealand they were the target of a successful extermination campaign in 1955, however they are still sporadically reported.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Bulbuls (Pycnonotidae) |
| Species | Pycnonotus cafer |
| Species Codes | revbul, RVBU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-vented Bulbul belong to?
The Red-vented Bulbul (Pycnonotus cafer) belongs to the Bulbuls family (Pycnonotidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Red-vented Bulbul?
The red-vented bulbul is a member of the bulbul family of passerines. It is a resident breeder across South Asia extending east to Burma. It has been introduced in many other parts of the world and has established itself in Argentina, Tonga and Fiji, as well as parts of Samoa, USA and Cook Islands. ...
Where can I report a Red-vented Bulbul sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-vented Bulbul on eBird (ebird.org) using species code revbul, or on iNaturalist.
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