Red-whiskered Bulbul
An introduced bulbul in parts of Florida, California, and Hawaii that should be observed without being fed or encouraged in a yard.
By Birdly Yard Editorial TeamReviewed Updated
Local season
Months with a state-level historical signal for this species.
Status
Backyard reports
Look for it
Look in gardens, orchards, forest edges, and open woodland of established introduced populations, often on conspicuous perches.
Food
Mostly fruit, plus leaves, flowers, buds, insects, and spiders.
Nesting
Natural nesting guidance
Red-whiskered Bulbul habitat
Favor native plants and native bird needs rather than creating fruit-rich or nesting opportunities that expand bulbul populations.
Red-whiskered Bulbul diet and food
Mostly fruit, plus leaves, flowers, buds, insects, and spiders.
Do not offer fruit, nectar, or scraps specifically for this introduced bird; secure food waste and fallen fruit.
Red-whiskered Bulbul nesting and breeding
Builds a cup in shrubs or trees; do not offer boxes or approach a nest.
Red-whiskered Bulbul behavior and where to look
A vocal, upright bird that often stays in pairs or small groups and sings from prominent shrubs or trees.
Photography
Watch from a respectful distance without bait, playback, or disturbance in a garden or forest edge.
What to avoid
Do not intentionally plant or feed for it, and manage open fruit and food waste around homes.
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