Thursday, March 28, 2013

Brown-headed Barbet - Megalaima zeylanica, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

The loudest bird in the garden. Makes its loud cry from a tree close by. When it descends to eat the fruits offered it is very silent. It is off in a jiffy if it catches sight of a human closeby.

Friday, March 22, 2013

Black-hooded Oriole and chick - Avissawella, Sri Lanka.

Collecting food for the chick.
Feeding the chick.
Going near the water - 'I am scared'.

'Come on. Don't be afraid to drink some water' .
 The cry of the chick of a Black-hooded Oriole is shorter and more plaintive. I spotted this mother feeding and teaching its young to drink water at the bird bath in our home-garden. The plumes on the wing of the chick is a pale yellow.
Video:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40g9EmGth3s