Life History of Red Vented Bulbul Pycnonotus cafer bird from egg laying to first flight

Author(s)	M. C. Agale
Country	India
Abstract	The Red-vented Bulbul (Pycnonotus cafer) exhibits a well-defined life cycle from egg laying to fledging. Nests are built in shrubs or small trees using plant materials. The female lays 3 stippled eggs, with an incubation period of 11–14 days. Hatchlings are altricial and fully dependent on parental care. Both parents contribute to feeding, mainly insects and fruits, ensuring rapid growth and feather development. The nestling stage lasts about 9–14 days, after which fledging occurs. Juveniles gradually develop flight ability and independence, although they remain under parental care briefly, highlighting strong parental investment and adaptability.
Keywords	: Red-vented Bulbul, Pycnonotus cafer, Eggs, Chicks, Shirpur.
Field	Biology > Zoology
Published In	Volume 17, Issue 7, July 2026
Published On	2026-07-07

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