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ARUNACHALA BIRDS: The Stately Peacock
http://arunachalabirds.blogspot.com/2014/09/the-stately-peacock.html
There are a number of postings on Arunachala Birds, about the commonly found Peacock at Arunachala. Details of this bird can be viewed on Arunachala Birds at this link here. And excellent photos at links here. On my Arunachala Grace. Blog at this link here. As the bird’s mating season coincides with the onset of monsoon rains, many songs of rains have the Peacock-dance mentioned in them. One possible origin of the name of the famous Maurya dynasty of ancient India is believed to be derived from...A Peaco...
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ARUNACHALA BIRDS: Indian Pitta (Pitta Brachyura)
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Indian Pitta (Pitta Brachyura). The name of this bird in Tamil which is derived from its behaviour is Kathelachi (wind-blown) and Arumani Kuruvi (six-o’clock bird). Calling at dawn and dusk occurs on the wintering grounds, thus the reason for its Tamil name which translates as the ‘six-o’clock bird’. Illustration from Alfred Brehm's Tierleben. The four species of Asian Pitta that share buff underparts and conspicuous blue wing patches are the – Indian Pitta, Pitta Brachyura. Fairy Pitta, P. Nympha. 8220;...
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ARUNACHALA BIRDS: Oriental Magpie Robin
http://arunachalabirds.blogspot.com/2012/04/oriental-magpie-robin.html
Female checking out Tree Hole for Nest. The Oriental Magpie-Robin (Copsychus Saularis) is a trim black and white bird with cocked tail. Black portions of the male are replaced by brown and slate grey in the female. The juvenile resembles the female, but has a scaly head and upperparts, and mottled brown throat and breast. Many Magpie-Robins have been visiting my Garden. Beautiful Male with Colouring in Tree. Flying with Nesting Material. The Oriental Magpie-Robin uses two kinds of communication behaviour...
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ARUNACHALA BIRDS: Brahminy Kite
http://arunachalabirds.blogspot.com/2010/09/brahminy-kite.html
This bird (Tamil: Krishna Parunthu) is found at Tiruvannamalai, and there are several Brahminy Kite nests by Samudram Lake. Where the nests are known, the birds are worshipped as representative of Garuda (the sacred Eagle), but this bird is actually a Kite. Locals at Samudram coming to glimpse. The bird hoping the visitors have. Habitats best suited to Brahminy Kites are broad mudflat and freshwater wetlands such as rice fields and marshes and even in cultivated areas. The Brahminy Kite is a bird whi...
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ARUNACHALA BIRDS: Common Tailorbird
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The Common Tailorbird is an Asian songbird common throughout Tiruvannamalai District. This passerine bird is typically found in open farmland, scrubs and gardens. Its song is a loud cheerful towit-towit-towit. Adult Bird [Photo: J.M.Garg. The nest is a deep, soft cup lined with soft materials and is placed in thick foliage and the leaves used to hold the nest have the upper surfaces outwards so that the nest is difficult to spot. It is said that only the female stitches the leaves of the nest. This bird&...
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ARUNACHALA BIRDS: Birds' Favourite Trees
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The below is an extract from Salim Ali 'The Book of Indian Birds', chapter 'Bird Watching'. I was fascinated by his advice and decided to make a positive identification of the birds' favoured trees with their fruit and flowers. Bird Watching by Salim Ali. Some of the most charming and enjoyable venues for bird watching are certainly afforded by the Silk Cotton. Silk Cotton Tree Flower. Almost every small bird of the surrounding countryside flocks to the blossoms for the sake of the sugary nectar which th...
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ARUNACHALA BIRDS: Happy Time—The Importance of the Bird Bath
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Happy Time—The Importance of the Bird Bath. Traditional pedestal-type bird bath. Beautiful bath but lots of predator hiding places. Perfect water depth for the bird. Beautiful and unusual bird bath. Change the water every day especially when hot and sunny as water that is exposed to direct sunlight will become stagnant and algae may grow. If you allow the water to sit for long periods of time, it will become less desirable for birds and much harder to clean. As there can be disease transmission from bath...
