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A Peculiar Behaviour 2 of 2

nobody@flickr.com (AntoGros) — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 17:48:09 -0800

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In what was long thought to be a defensive posture, by squatting/ spreading their wings and tail low against the ground and tilting their head up; they often fold their wings and preen halfway through. I had to crawl up to him on my stomach on my hands and knees without scaring him... Took me 1/2 an hour to do it... Caught him just in time and got him in the pose....... Him being in a Shade I had to step up the Ev and the ISO....

A Peculiar Behaviour 1 of 2

nobody@flickr.com (AntoGros) — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 22:34:48 -0800

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Hoopee

nobody@flickr.com (AntoGros) — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 18:07:32 -0800

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The Hoopoe (Upupa Epops) is a colourful bird that is found across Afro-Eurasia, notable for its distinctive 'crown' of feathers. It is the only extant species in the family Upupidae.

The Hoopoe is a medium sized bird, 25–32 cm (9.8–12.6 in) long, with a 44–48 cm (17.3–19 in) wingspan weighing 46–89 g (1.6–3.1 oz). The species is highly distinctive, with a long, thin tapering bill that is black with a fawn base. The strengthened musculature of the head allows the bill to be opened when probing inside the soil. The hoopoe has broad and rounded wings capable of strong flight; these are larger in the northern migratory subspecies. The Hoopoe has a characteristic undulating flight, which is like that of a giant butterfly, caused by the wings half closing at the end of each beat or short sequence of beats.

Hoopoe

nobody@flickr.com (AntoGros) — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 18:01:38 -0700

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Hoopoe

nobody@flickr.com (AntoGros) — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 08:09:10 -0700

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Hoopoe

nobody@flickr.com (AntoGros) — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 08:09:10 -0700

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Malabar Whistling Thrush

nobody@flickr.com (AntoGros) — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 19:01:26 -0700

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The Malabar Whistling Thrush (Myophonus horsfieldii) is a whistling thrush in the thrush family Turdidae. They are also known locally by the name of Whistling Schoolboy for the whistling calls that they make at dawn that have a very human quality. The species is a resident in the Western Ghats and associated hills of peninsular India including central India and parts of the Eastern Ghats.

This large thrush appears blackish with shiny patches of blue on the forehead and shoulders. The blue becomes visible only in oblique lighting. The bill and legs are black. The sexes are indistinguishable and juveniles are more brownish and lack the blue forehead.

It is omnivorous, eating a wide range of insects, crabs, frogs, earthworms and berries. They are usually seen singly or in pairs.

This is a very shy species but is often found close to human habitation. The male sings its varied and melodious whistling song from trees during summer. They may song for long early at dawn but at other times of the day they often utter sharp single or two note whistles. They were once popular as cage birds, with the ability to learn entire tunes. They bathe frequently in water usually in the mornings and evenings but at midday during hot weather.

Malabar Whistling Thrush

nobody@flickr.com (AntoGros) — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 19:01:26 -0700

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Crimson Backed Sunbird or Small Sunbird

nobody@flickr.com (AntoGros) — Thu, 17 May 2012 20:15:26 -0700

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The Crimson Backed Sunbird or Small Sunbird (Leptocoma Minima) is a sunbird endemic to the Western Ghats of India. Like other sunbirds, they feed mainly on nectar although they take insects, especially to feed their young. They are tiny birds that are resident and are found in forests but are particularly attracted to gardens at the edge of the forest where people grow suitable flower bearing plants. They usually perch while taking nectar.

Crimson-backed Sunbirds are tiny, even by sunbird standards, and are only 8 cm long. They have medium-length thin down-curved bills and brush-tipped tubular tongues, both adaptations for nectar feeding.

The adult male is velvety red on the mantle and wing coverts and there is a broad red breast band. The crown is shiny green and there are pink-violet patches on the throat and rump. The underside from the breast below is yellowish. There is a black edge to the bib that separates the yellow of the underside. The larger Purple-rumped Sunbird can appear very similar but this has darker maroon on the upperside and the flanks and vent are whitish. The eclipse plumage (non-breeding) of the male has more olive on the head and velvet red is restricted to the lower mantle and wing coverts. The female is olive-brown but the rump is distinctly red. They may be found in good numbers in flower-rich gardens at the edges of forests or plantations.

The calls include short chik calls and longer chee-chee-which-chee.

Hoopee

nobody@flickr.com (AntoGros) — Sat, 05 May 2012 20:19:24 -0700

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THIS GUY IS NOT A JUVENILE.

HAVE OFTEN SEEN THESE BIRDS ASSUMING THIS POSE. MANAGED TO SNAP ONE IN THE ACT

The Hoopoe (Upupa Epops) is a colourful bird that is found across Afro-Eurasia, notable for its distinctive 'crown' of feathers. It is the only extant species in the family Upupidae.

The Hoopoe is a medium sized bird, 25–32 cm (9.8–12.6 in) long, with a 44–48 cm (17.3–19 in) wingspan weighing 46–89 g (1.6–3.1 oz). The species is highly distinctive, with a long, thin tapering bill that is black with a fawn base. The strengthened musculature of the head allows the bill to be opened when probing inside the soil. The hoopoe has broad and rounded wings capable of strong flight; these are larger in the northern migratory subspecies. The Hoopoe has a characteristic undulating flight, which is like that of a giant butterfly, caused by the wings half closing at the end of each beat or short sequence of beats.

Crimson Backed Sunbird or Small Sunbird

nobody@flickr.com (AntoGros) — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 01:40:36 -0700

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Crimson Backed Sunbird or Small Sunbird

nobody@flickr.com (AntoGros) — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 18:09:10 -0700

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Hoopoe

nobody@flickr.com (AntoGros) — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 08:09:11 -0700

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Hoopoe

nobody@flickr.com (AntoGros) — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 10:38:51 -0700

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Hoopee

nobody@flickr.com (AntoGros) — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 17:38:53 -0700

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Hoopee

nobody@flickr.com (AntoGros) — Fri, 25 May 2012 19:15:29 -0700

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Hoopee

nobody@flickr.com (AntoGros) — Thu, 24 May 2012 19:50:20 -0700

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Hoopee

nobody@flickr.com (AntoGros) — Thu, 24 May 2012 19:50:21 -0700

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Hoopee

nobody@flickr.com (AntoGros) — Thu, 24 May 2012 09:20:09 -0700

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Spotted Dove

nobody@flickr.com (AntoGros) — Sat, 05 May 2012 20:19:22 -0700

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The Spotted Dove (Spilopelia Chinensis), also known as the Spotted Turtle Dove, is a pigeon which is a resident breeding bird in the Indian Subcontinent including India, Pakistan, Nepal and Sri Lanka east to southern Tibet and Southeast Asia. It is also known as the Chinese Dove, Mountain Dove, or Lace-necked Dove.

Spotted Dove is long-tailed and slim,ranging in length from 28 to 32 centimetres (11.2 to 12.8 inches). Its back, wings and tail are pale brown and buff. In flight, it shows blackish flight feathers bordered on the inner edge with pale grey, and a flash of white tail feather on either side. Sexes are similar, but juveniles are duller than adults and do not acquire the neck spots until they are mature. The head and underparts are pinkish, shading to pale grey on the face and lower belly. There is a charachteristic black neck patch finely spotted with white. The legs are dark pink.

The call is a low and gentle two or three syllable coo-coo-croo, with the emphasis on last note. The call occasionally is "coo-coo krrroo, krook!"