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Black-rumped flameback woodpecker

This is a woodpecker found widely distributed in the Indian subcontinent. This is a female black-rumped flameback (lesser golden-backed) woodpecker. The female can be identified because the red in its crown does not reach forward till its forehead. The forehead is black and white in female birds whilst the male can be identified easily if the red crown extends till the forehead. This bird has white markings on black near the shoulder region. So the black-rumped flamebacks has patterned wings.The similar looking greater flameback has plain golden yellow wings. The rump i.e. the lower back above the tail of the bird, is black as their name suggests. In the greater flameback birds, the rump is red.

Aug 21

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White-headed Babbler

The yellow-billed babbler or white-headed babbler is a member of the Leiothrichidae family endemic to southern India and Sri Lanka. The yellow-billed babbler is a common resident breeding bird in Sri Lanka and southern India.

Aug 21

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Little green bee eater

An insect feeder – mainly feeds on honey bees and other bees / flying insects. The bird makes a quick sorties catches the insect mid air and feeds on them. The long black beak helps in catching the insects mid air. This is classified as least concern but habitat loss and lesser number of bees / bee population decline is a concern. This bird is found in the open grass lands across Asia and Africa.

Aug 21

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Yellow eyed babbler after shower

This is also an insect eater from the grass lands. The sexes are alike with rufous brown above and typical to its name has a yellow eye. This birds are typically sulks in tall grass and undergrowth. It pops out to have a clear view and suddenly vanishes back. It does not fly long distances, it is usually seen having a short and jerky flight. It is found in the subcontinent. The bird here is seen drying itself after a dip in the water providing for the water droplets being thrown from the feathers and tail.

Aug 21

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Oriental magpie robin male

This is an male oriental mapie robin. The male has glossy blue-black upperparts, head, throat and upper breast. Long tail is black, with white outer feathers. Wings are black with two bold, long, white wing bars. Underparts are white. The female is differentiated from the male by dull dark grey instead black on the same body parts. This bird is commonly found in in parks and gardens, cultivated areas and open woodlands. It also frequents human habitation surroundings. The main food for this bird is ground insects, worms, snails. It is the national bird of Bangladesh.