Red vented Bulbul - Photograph by David Behrens

Red-vented Bulbul (Pycnonotus cafer). This bird is a very common breeding resident, found in all habitats of Haryana. It is bird is a smoky brown bird with a partially crested black head and with a distinct crimson patch under the root of the tail. Commonly seen on garden trees in Haryana. Its food consists of berries, insects and fruits.

Local name: Bulbul    Order: PASSERIFORMES    Family: Pycnonotidae    Size: 20 cm