Cock-fighting was a village sport in South Asia for centuries. Prize fighting cocks were much sought after. See the well developed fighting spurs on this cock, whose ancestry might be anywhere in South Asia.
This is a blog devoted to my collection of photos of the birds of Sri Lanka. Most were taken by me. Picture above was taken at Sithulpawwa, Sri Lanka, shows a Pea-cock. Philip G Veerasingam. Contact - philipv203@gmail.com.
Sunday, February 15, 2015
'Free ranging' cock and hen, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.
Cock-fighting was a village sport in South Asia for centuries. Prize fighting cocks were much sought after. See the well developed fighting spurs on this cock, whose ancestry might be anywhere in South Asia.
Saturday, February 14, 2015
Brown-headed Barbet - Megalaima zeylanica, home garden, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.
Friday, February 13, 2015
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Monday, February 9, 2015
Sunday, February 8, 2015
Yellow Bittern - Ixobrychus sinensis, Agra Pedesa, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.
Saturday, February 7, 2015
Friday, February 6, 2015
'White-breasted Waterhen - Amaurornis phoenicurus, Agra Pedesa, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.
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