hdmiller 18/08/2014 09:09
Red-whiskered x Yellow-vented Bulbul Hybrid?
This guy was just drying out after a dip in the nearby stream. Amongst a small group of bulbuls which flew off before I realized this one (at least) was rather unique...
subbuteo 18/08/2014 12:26
I think it is probably an immature red-whiskered bulbul who is not looking the best!
Compare to this [url=http://orientalbirdimages.org/birdimages.php?action=birdspecies&Bird_ID=1679&Bird_Image_ID=77325&Bird_Family_ID=]image[/url]
Dylan
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ajohn 18/08/2014 18:04
I agree that this looks like a juvenile Red-whiskered. It's usual for the juveniles to be less red (more orange) on the vent than adults and to lack the red 'whiskers'.
Yellow-vented is quite a different bird (especially head pattern), and I don't see much evidence for relevant plumage features on this individual.
hdmiller 18/08/2014 18:09
Thanks for setting me straight Gentlemen.