Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Barbet And Robin..........

Hey folks, how's it goin? We have had a good mix of blazing sun and thundering downpour for about two weeks, and it didn't rain at all for last three days.

I have observed Oriental Magpie Robin (Copsychus saularis) to be mostly a solitary bird. Their diet seems to consist almost entirely of insects, there are instances when one would snatch some cooked rice off the feeder in the garden. 

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Do you remember my post about nesting Brown-headed Barbets? Well, the chicks seem to be growing well, they make  quite a racket! The nest is completely hidden from view though, good for them. Here are some stills and  a video I managed to get of the adult bird/s.

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A post for World Bird Wednesday and Wild Wings Wednesday.
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Location: Kurunegala, Sri Lanka

18 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlApril 27, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    the magpie robin is a GORGEOUS bird! wonderful!

    and the barbets must be very interesting to watch!

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  2. mickApril 27, 2011 at 2:01 AM

    Great photos of interesting birds.

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  3. DaveApril 27, 2011 at 2:10 AM

    While in Malaysia I came across the Oriental Magpie Robin every day... its very versatile, Mangroves, Mountains and the very edge of the Rain forest.

    The Barbets are one hell of a species, always very intresting to watch too

    Nice post! Thanks

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  4. EG CameraGirlApril 27, 2011 at 2:13 AM

    The Oriental magpie robin is such a handsome bird! It looks like it's dressed up to go somewhere special. :)

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  5. LeonoraApril 27, 2011 at 2:25 AM

    Great photos of beautiful birds!

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  6. fjällripanApril 27, 2011 at 3:02 AM

    Beautyful! Love the green one :)

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  7. eileeninmdApril 27, 2011 at 3:13 AM

    Great series of photos. The magpie looks similiar to the ones I saw in here in the states. The Barbet is really cool looking.

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  8. TammyApril 27, 2011 at 4:06 AM

    It is always interesting to see birds from other places. It is amazing how much variety there is. Thanks for linking up.

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  9. JanisApril 27, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    You have some really great birds in your neck of the wood. Love that magpie

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  10. holdingmomentsApril 27, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Two very interesting birds.
    I love those Barbets.

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  11. Sally in WAApril 27, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Great shots! Some new species for me this week.

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  12. theconstantwalkerApril 27, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Lovely images of your beautiful wildlife.

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  13. SpringmanApril 28, 2011 at 2:20 AM

    Thanks for the updates on the barbets Amila. I'm glad your having such a good time studying them. Maybe we'll get lucky and see the fledglings. Your getting gorgeous shots!

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  14. PatApril 28, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    The Oriental Magpie Robin needs a top hat and a cane, a la Fred Astaire! It's fun to watch the Barbet tear into that fruit! Lovely post!

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  15. SondraApril 28, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    WOW what elegant birds you have...a HUGE bill does great work on that fruit tree!

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  16. Pat UlrichApril 28, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Wonderful shots -- the magpie robin is just stunning! very cool to see!

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  17. FotokarusellenApril 29, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    A great set of images. Beautiful!

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  18. Amila KanchanaMay 1, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Hello there, All your feedback is greatly appreciated! :)

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