Indian Birds 



This species differs from the Red-vented 

 Bulbuls in its somewhat smaller size, its 

 shorter crest and in having a large white patch 

 on each side of the head, and the patch of 

 feathers under the tail yellow instead of 

 crimson. 



Found only in the north-west portion of 

 India. In the cold weather its range extends 

 into the Province of Agra and the C. P., but in 

 the spring it migrates to the west and breeds in 

 Sind, the Frontier Province, and the Western 

 Districts of the Punjab. Its nests have also been 

 taken in Rajputana, Katywar, and Cutch. (Illus. 

 G. B., p. 96 ; also F. I., p. 252.) 



^he Red-whiskered Bulbuls, 20 and 21 



These sprightly and handsome birds are 

 characterised by their long crests, which end 

 in a point and project forward, like Mr. 

 Punch's cap. The head and crest are black, 

 but each cheek is characterised by a large 

 white and a small crimson patch, hence the 

 name " red-whiskered." The upper plumage 

 is earthy brown. The tail feathers are some- 

 what darker brown and are tipped with white. 

 The breast and lower plumage are white. The 

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