The red-vented bulbul is the most common variety of bulbul. The feathers are dark brown that fades to paler shades towards the end which gives a scale-like appearance to the breast and back.
The back is white and is normally concealed under the wings, noticed while flying. The vent, the region under the tail is red which gives it its name.
These birds are mostly found in gardens and light scrub jungles. Their major diet is berries. They also eat moths and caterpillars.
When winged termites come out from underground holes after the first rain, red-vented bulbuls will be the first to reach the spot. Either they will catch the insects as they exit the ground, or they will spring up with them and catch them in air. These are very noisy birds. They are found in pairs, or in small groups.
Picture Credit : Google
